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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.91, 1,753.80 and 711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.91, 1,753.80 and 711.36 is: 981.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.91 : 1,753.80 = 711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.91/1,753.80 = 711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.91x = 1,753.80 × 711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.91x = 1,247,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,583.17/1,270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.65

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