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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.39, 1,662.17 and 1,190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.39, 1,662.17 and 1,190.52 is: 1,632.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.39 : 1,662.17 = 1,190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.39/1,662.17 = 1,190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.39x = 1,662.17 × 1,190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.39x = 1,978,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,840.68/1,212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.18

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