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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.89, 1,755.13 and 712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.89, 1,755.13 and 712.24 is: 982.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.89 : 1,755.13 = 712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.89/1,755.13 = 712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.89x = 1,755.13 × 712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.89x = 1,250,073.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,073.79/1,271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.85

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