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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.47, 1,673.29 and 681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.47, 1,673.29 and 681.40 is: 940.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.47 : 1,673.29 = 681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.47/1,673.29 = 681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.47x = 1,673.29 × 681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.47x = 1,140,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,179.81/1,212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.38

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