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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.34, 1,673.43 and 715.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.34, 1,673.43 and 715.12 is: 987.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.34 : 1,673.43 = 715.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.34/1,673.43 = 715.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.34x = 1,673.43 × 715.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.34x = 1,196,703.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,703.26/1,212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.10

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