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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.31, 1,755.59 and 712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.31, 1,755.59 and 712.80 is: 983.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.31 : 1,755.59 = 712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.31/1,755.59 = 712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.31x = 1,755.59 × 712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.31x = 1,251,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,387.57/1,272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.55

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