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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.13, 1,672.94 and 688.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.13, 1,672.94 and 688.46 is: 950.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.13 : 1,672.94 = 688.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.13/1,672.94 = 688.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.13x = 1,672.94 × 688.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.13x = 1,151,748.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,748.83/1,212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.19

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