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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.99, 1,755.43 and 712.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.99, 1,755.43 and 712.51 is: 983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.99 : 1,755.43 = 712.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.99/1,755.43 = 712.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.99x = 1,755.43 × 712.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.99x = 1,250,755.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,755.26/1,271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.30

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