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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.04, 1,753.96 and 711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.04, 1,753.96 and 711.60 is: 981.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.04 : 1,753.96 = 711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.04/1,753.96 = 711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.04x = 1,753.96 × 711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.04x = 1,248,117.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,117.94/1,271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.97

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