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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.18, 1,755.60 and 712.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.18, 1,755.60 and 712.65 is: 983.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.18 : 1,755.60 = 712.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.18/1,755.60 = 712.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.18x = 1,755.60 × 712.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.18x = 1,251,128.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,128.34/1,272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.45

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