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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.78, 1,755 and 712.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.78, 1,755 and 712.34 is: 983.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.78 : 1,755 = 712.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.78/1,755 = 712.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.78x = 1,755 × 712.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.78x = 1,250,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,164.38/1,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.00

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