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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.44, 1,673.12 and 715.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.44, 1,673.12 and 715.10 is: 986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.44 : 1,673.12 = 715.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.44/1,673.12 = 715.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.44x = 1,673.12 × 715.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.44x = 1,196,436.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,436.17/1,212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.80

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