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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.16, 1,754.16 and 719.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.16, 1,754.16 and 719.16 is: 992.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.16 : 1,754.16 = 719.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.16/1,754.16 = 719.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.16x = 1,754.16 × 719.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.16x = 1,261,521.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,521.71/1,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.42

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