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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.62, 1,756.19 and 713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.62, 1,756.19 and 713.10 is: 984.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.62 : 1,756.19 = 713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.62/1,756.19 = 713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.62x = 1,756.19 × 713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.62x = 1,252,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,335.52/1,272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.06

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