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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.51, 1,673.48 and 715.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.51, 1,673.48 and 715.12 is: 986.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.51 : 1,673.48 = 715.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.51/1,673.48 = 715.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.51x = 1,673.48 × 715.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.51x = 1,196,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,739.02/1,212.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.99

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