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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.34, 1,754.48 and 711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.34, 1,754.48 and 711.80 is: 982.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.34 : 1,754.48 = 711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.34/1,754.48 = 711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.34x = 1,754.48 × 711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.34x = 1,248,838.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,838.86/1,271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.30

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