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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.49, 1,673.23 and 688.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.49, 1,673.23 and 688.51 is: 950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.49 : 1,673.23 = 688.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.49/1,673.23 = 688.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.49x = 1,673.23 × 688.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.49x = 1,152,023.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,023.78/1,212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.13

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