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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.52, 1,674.18 and 950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.52, 1,674.18 and 950.08 is: 1,311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.52 : 1,674.18 = 950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.52/1,674.18 = 950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.52x = 1,674.18 × 950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.52x = 1,590,604.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,604.93/1,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.82

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