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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.48, 1,755.96 and 712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.48, 1,755.96 and 712.96 is: 983.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.48 : 1,755.96 = 712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.48/1,755.96 = 712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.48x = 1,755.96 × 712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.48x = 1,251,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,929.24/1,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.85

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