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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.29, 1,671.89 and 876.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.29, 1,671.89 and 876.10 is: 1,208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.29 : 1,671.89 = 876.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.29/1,671.89 = 876.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.29x = 1,671.89 × 876.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.29x = 1,464,749.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,749.38/1,212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.25

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