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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.44, 1,754.49 and 712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.44, 1,754.49 and 712 is: 982.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.44 : 1,754.49 = 712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.44/1,754.49 = 712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.44x = 1,754.49 × 712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.44x = 1,249,196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,196.88/1,271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.51

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