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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.72, 1,754.92 and 712.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.72, 1,754.92 and 712.18 is: 982.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.72 : 1,754.92 = 712.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.72/1,754.92 = 712.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.72x = 1,754.92 × 712.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.72x = 1,249,818.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,818.93/1,271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.78

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