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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.73, 1,754.84 and 712.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.73, 1,754.84 and 712.12 is: 982.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.73 : 1,754.84 = 712.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.73/1,754.84 = 712.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.73x = 1,754.84 × 712.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.73x = 1,249,656.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,656.66/1,271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.64

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