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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.52, 1,673.58 and 746.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.52, 1,673.58 and 746.50 is: 1,030.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.52 : 1,673.58 = 746.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.52/1,673.58 = 746.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.52x = 1,673.58 × 746.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.52x = 1,249,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,327.47/1,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.36

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