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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.25, 1,755.66 and 712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.25, 1,755.66 and 712.70 is: 983.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.25 : 1,755.66 = 712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.25/1,755.66 = 712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.25x = 1,755.66 × 712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.25x = 1,251,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,258.88/1,272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.50

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