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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.88, 1,755.14 and 712.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.88, 1,755.14 and 712.37 is: 983.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.88 : 1,755.14 = 712.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.88/1,755.14 = 712.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.88x = 1,755.14 × 712.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.88x = 1,250,310.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,310.98/1,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.04

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