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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.60, 1,755.99 and 712.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.60, 1,755.99 and 712.98 is: 983.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.60 : 1,755.99 = 712.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.60/1,755.99 = 712.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.60x = 1,755.99 × 712.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.60x = 1,251,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,985.75/1,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.80

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