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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.54, 1,673.31 and 947.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.54, 1,673.31 and 947.28 is: 1,307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.54 : 1,673.31 = 947.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.54/1,673.31 = 947.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.54x = 1,673.31 × 947.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.54x = 1,585,102.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,102.92/1,212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.26

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