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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.46, 1,673.22 and 688.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.46, 1,673.22 and 688.54 is: 950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.46 : 1,673.22 = 688.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.46/1,673.22 = 688.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.46x = 1,673.22 × 688.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.46x = 1,152,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,078.90/1,212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.20

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