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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.52, 1,671.28 and 858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.52, 1,671.28 and 858.56 is: 1,183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.52 : 1,671.28 = 858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.52/1,671.28 = 858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.52x = 1,671.28 × 858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.52x = 1,434,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,894.16/1,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.40

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