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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.40, 1,754.48 and 711.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.40, 1,754.48 and 711.90 is: 982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.40 : 1,754.48 = 711.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.40/1,754.48 = 711.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.40x = 1,754.48 × 711.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.40x = 1,249,014.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,014.31/1,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.39

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