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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.29, 1,755.74 and 712.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.29, 1,755.74 and 712.76 is: 983.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.29 : 1,755.74 = 712.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.29/1,755.74 = 712.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.29x = 1,755.74 × 712.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.29x = 1,251,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,421.24/1,272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.60

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