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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.10, 1,755.57 and 712.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.10, 1,755.57 and 712.59 is: 983.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.10 : 1,755.57 = 712.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.10/1,755.57 = 712.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.10x = 1,755.57 × 712.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.10x = 1,251,001.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,001.63/1,272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.41

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