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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.87, 1,755.07 and 712.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.87, 1,755.07 and 712.25 is: 982.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.87 : 1,755.07 = 712.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.87/1,755.07 = 712.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.87x = 1,755.07 × 712.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.87x = 1,250,048.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,048.61/1,271.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.84

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