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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.96, 1,755.04 and 712.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.96, 1,755.04 and 712.34 is: 982.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.96 : 1,755.04 = 712.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.96/1,755.04 = 712.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.96x = 1,755.04 × 712.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.96x = 1,250,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,185.19/1,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.88

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