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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.29, 1,672.70 and 838.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.29, 1,672.70 and 838.68 is: 1,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.29 : 1,672.70 = 838.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.29/1,672.70 = 838.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.29x = 1,672.70 × 838.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.29x = 1,402,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,860.04/1,212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.20

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