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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.20, 1,673.02 and 688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.20, 1,673.02 and 688.28 is: 949.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.20 : 1,673.02 = 688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.20/1,673.02 = 688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.20x = 1,673.02 × 688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.20x = 1,151,506.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,506.21/1,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.93

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