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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.22, 1,673.85 and 988.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.22, 1,673.85 and 988.19 is: 1,364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.22 : 1,673.85 = 988.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.22/1,673.85 = 988.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.22x = 1,673.85 × 988.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.22x = 1,654,081.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,081.83/1,212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.51

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