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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.97, 1,755.09 and 712.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.97, 1,755.09 and 712.45 is: 983.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.97 : 1,755.09 = 712.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.97/1,755.09 = 712.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.97x = 1,755.09 × 712.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.97x = 1,250,413.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,413.87/1,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.05

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