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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.78, 1,754.97 and 704.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.78, 1,754.97 and 704.61 is: 972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.78 : 1,754.97 = 704.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.78/1,754.97 = 704.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.78x = 1,754.97 × 704.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.78x = 1,236,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,575.56/1,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.32

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