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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.20, 1,755.53 and 712.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.20, 1,755.53 and 712.54 is: 983.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.20 : 1,755.53 = 712.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.20/1,755.53 = 712.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.20x = 1,755.53 × 712.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.20x = 1,250,873.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,873.01/1,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.24

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