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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.38, 1,754.57 and 711.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.38, 1,754.57 and 711.85 is: 982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.38 : 1,754.57 = 711.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.38/1,754.57 = 711.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.38x = 1,754.57 × 711.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.38x = 1,248,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,981.88/1,271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.38

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