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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.32, 1,672.80 and 688.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.32, 1,672.80 and 688.16 is: 949.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.32 : 1,672.80 = 688.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.32/1,672.80 = 688.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.32x = 1,672.80 × 688.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.32x = 1,151,154.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,154.05/1,212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.55

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