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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.36, 1,673.28 and 688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.36, 1,673.28 and 688.32 is: 950.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.36 : 1,673.28 = 688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.36/1,673.28 = 688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.36x = 1,673.28 × 688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.36x = 1,151,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,752.09/1,212.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.01

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