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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.49, 1,673.85 and 858.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.49, 1,673.85 and 858.68 is: 1,185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.49 : 1,673.85 = 858.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.49/1,673.85 = 858.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.49x = 1,673.85 × 858.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.49x = 1,437,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,301.52/1,212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.41

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