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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.40, 1,673.55 and 715.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.40, 1,673.55 and 715.26 is: 987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.40 : 1,673.55 = 715.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.40/1,673.55 = 715.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.40x = 1,673.55 × 715.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.40x = 1,197,019.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,019.80/1,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.32

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