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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.27, 1,755.73 and 712.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.27, 1,755.73 and 712.77 is: 983.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.27 : 1,755.73 = 712.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.27/1,755.73 = 712.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.27x = 1,755.73 × 712.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.27x = 1,251,421.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,421.97/1,272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.61

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