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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.45, 1,756.15 and 712.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.45, 1,756.15 and 712.95 is: 983.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.45 : 1,756.15 = 712.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.45/1,756.15 = 712.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.45x = 1,756.15 × 712.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.45x = 1,252,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,047.14/1,272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.97

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