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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.36, 1,754.46 and 711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.36, 1,754.46 and 711.88 is: 982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.36 : 1,754.46 = 711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.36/1,754.46 = 711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.36x = 1,754.46 × 711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.36x = 1,248,964.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,964.98/1,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.38

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