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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.35, 1,755.93 and 712.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.35, 1,755.93 and 712.81 is: 983.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.35 : 1,755.93 = 712.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.35/1,755.93 = 712.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.35x = 1,755.93 × 712.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.35x = 1,251,646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,646.66/1,272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.73

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