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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.97, 1,755.16 and 712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.97, 1,755.16 and 712.40 is: 983.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.97 : 1,755.16 = 712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.97/1,755.16 = 712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.97x = 1,755.16 × 712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.97x = 1,250,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,380.04/1,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.03

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