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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.33, 1,754.45 and 711.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.33, 1,754.45 and 711.86 is: 982.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.33 : 1,754.45 = 711.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.33/1,754.45 = 711.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.33x = 1,754.45 × 711.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.33x = 1,248,913.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,913.11/1,271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.37

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