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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.30, 1,755.89 and 712.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.30, 1,755.89 and 712.77 is: 983.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.30 : 1,755.89 = 712.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.30/1,755.89 = 712.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.30x = 1,755.89 × 712.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.30x = 1,251,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,542.15/1,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.68

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