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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.20, 1,755.51 and 712.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.20, 1,755.51 and 712.49 is: 983.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.20 : 1,755.51 = 712.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.20/1,755.51 = 712.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.20x = 1,755.51 × 712.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.20x = 1,250,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,774.54/1,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.16

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