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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.28, 1,672.88 and 660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.28, 1,672.88 and 660.28 is: 911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.28 : 1,672.88 = 660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.28/1,672.88 = 660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.28x = 1,672.88 × 660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.28x = 1,104,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,569.21/1,212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.15

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