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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.02, 1,755.36 and 712.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.02, 1,755.36 and 712.51 is: 983.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.02 : 1,755.36 = 712.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.02/1,755.36 = 712.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.02x = 1,755.36 × 712.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.02x = 1,250,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,711.55/1,272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.25

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