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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.68, 1,754.88 and 712.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.68, 1,754.88 and 712.19 is: 982.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.68 : 1,754.88 = 712.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.68/1,754.88 = 712.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.68x = 1,754.88 × 712.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.68x = 1,249,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,807.99/1,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.80

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