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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.92, 1,755.39 and 712.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.92, 1,755.39 and 712.48 is: 983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.92 : 1,755.39 = 712.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.92/1,755.39 = 712.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.92x = 1,755.39 × 712.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.92x = 1,250,680.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,680.27/1,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.30

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