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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.30, 1,755.37 and 712.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.30, 1,755.37 and 712.68 is: 983.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.30 : 1,755.37 = 712.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.30/1,755.37 = 712.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.30x = 1,755.37 × 712.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.30x = 1,251,017.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,017.09/1,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.27

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