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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.23, 1,672.94 and 681.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.23, 1,672.94 and 681.22 is: 940.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.23 : 1,672.94 = 681.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.23/1,672.94 = 681.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.23x = 1,672.94 × 681.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.23x = 1,139,640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,640.19/1,212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.12

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