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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.58, 1,673.56 and 715.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.58, 1,673.56 and 715.34 is: 987.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.58 : 1,673.56 = 715.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.58/1,673.56 = 715.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.58x = 1,673.56 × 715.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.58x = 1,197,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,164.41/1,212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.29

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