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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.50, 1,754.68 and 711.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.50, 1,754.68 and 711.98 is: 982.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.50 : 1,754.68 = 711.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.50/1,754.68 = 711.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.50x = 1,754.68 × 711.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.50x = 1,249,297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,297.07/1,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.54

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