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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.01, 1,674.20 and 976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.01, 1,674.20 and 976.88 is: 1,349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.01 : 1,674.20 = 976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.01/1,674.20 = 976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.01x = 1,674.20 × 976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.01x = 1,635,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,492.50/1,212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.41

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