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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.01, 1,753.92 and 703.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.01, 1,753.92 and 703.81 is: 971.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.01 : 1,753.92 = 703.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.01/1,753.92 = 703.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.01x = 1,753.92 × 703.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.01x = 1,234,424.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,424.68/1,271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.21

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