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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.33, 1,673.22 and 715.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.33, 1,673.22 and 715.09 is: 986.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.33 : 1,673.22 = 715.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.33/1,673.22 = 715.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.33x = 1,673.22 × 715.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.33x = 1,196,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,498.49/1,212.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.94

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