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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.11, 1,754.22 and 711.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.11, 1,754.22 and 711.63 is: 982.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.11 : 1,754.22 = 711.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.11/1,754.22 = 711.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.11x = 1,754.22 × 711.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.11x = 1,248,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,355.58/1,271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.10

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