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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.46, 1,755.92 and 712.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.46, 1,755.92 and 712.92 is: 983.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.46 : 1,755.92 = 712.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.46/1,755.92 = 712.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.46x = 1,755.92 × 712.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.46x = 1,251,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,830.49/1,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.79

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