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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.85, 1,756.61 and 713.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.85, 1,756.61 and 713.29 is: 984.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.85 : 1,756.61 = 713.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.85/1,756.61 = 713.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.85x = 1,756.61 × 713.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.85x = 1,252,964.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,964.39/1,272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.38

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