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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.69, 1,754.84 and 712.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.69, 1,754.84 and 712.08 is: 982.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.69 : 1,754.84 = 712.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.69/1,754.84 = 712.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.69x = 1,754.84 × 712.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.69x = 1,249,588.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,588.59/1,271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.62

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