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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.15, 1,672.80 and 688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.15, 1,672.80 and 688.23 is: 949.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.15 : 1,672.80 = 688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.15/1,672.80 = 688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.15x = 1,672.80 × 688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.15x = 1,151,271.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,271.14/1,212.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.78

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