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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.08, 1,670.86 and 745.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.08, 1,670.86 and 745.52 is: 1,027.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.08 : 1,670.86 = 745.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.08/1,670.86 = 745.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.08x = 1,670.86 × 745.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.08x = 1,245,659.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,659.55/1,212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.70

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