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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.27, 1,673.24 and 746.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.27, 1,673.24 and 746.25 is: 1,030.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.27 : 1,673.24 = 746.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.27/1,673.24 = 746.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.27x = 1,673.24 × 746.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.27x = 1,248,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,651.62/1,212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.01

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