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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.15, 1,672.85 and 681.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.15, 1,672.85 and 681.07 is: 939.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.15 : 1,672.85 = 681.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.15/1,672.85 = 681.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.15x = 1,672.85 × 681.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.15x = 1,139,327.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,327.95/1,212.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.92

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