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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.14, 1,672.80 and 688.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.14, 1,672.80 and 688.22 is: 949.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.14 : 1,672.80 = 688.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.14/1,672.80 = 688.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.14x = 1,672.80 × 688.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.14x = 1,151,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,254.42/1,212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.77

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