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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.23, 1,754.34 and 711.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.23, 1,754.34 and 711.73 is: 982.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.23 : 1,754.34 = 711.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.23/1,754.34 = 711.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.23x = 1,754.34 × 711.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.23x = 1,248,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,616.41/1,271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.21

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