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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.10, 1,754.19 and 711.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.10, 1,754.19 and 711.59 is: 982.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.10 : 1,754.19 = 711.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.10/1,754.19 = 711.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.10x = 1,754.19 × 711.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.10x = 1,248,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,255.29/1,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.03

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