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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.08, 1,672.62 and 740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.08, 1,672.62 and 740.76 is: 1,022.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.08 : 1,672.62 = 740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.08/1,672.62 = 740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.08x = 1,672.62 × 740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.08x = 1,239,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,021.30/1,212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.23

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