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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.52, 1,755.90 and 712.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.52, 1,755.90 and 712.90 is: 983.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.52 : 1,755.90 = 712.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.52/1,755.90 = 712.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.52x = 1,755.90 × 712.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.52x = 1,251,781.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,781.11/1,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.70

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