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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.16, 1,673.33 and 932.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.16, 1,673.33 and 932.29 is: 1,286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.16 : 1,673.33 = 932.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.16/1,673.33 = 932.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.16x = 1,673.33 × 932.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.16x = 1,560,028.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,028.83/1,212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.98

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