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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.85, 1,753.61 and 988.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.85, 1,753.61 and 988.35 is: 1,362.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.85 : 1,753.61 = 988.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.85/1,753.61 = 988.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.85x = 1,753.61 × 988.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.85x = 1,733,180.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,180.44/1,271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.72

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