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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.03, 1,750.12 and 1,112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.03, 1,750.12 and 1,112.77 is: 1,532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.03 : 1,750.12 = 1,112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.03/1,750.12 = 1,112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.03x = 1,750.12 × 1,112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.03x = 1,947,480.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,480.44/1,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.21

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