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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.59, 1,673.25 and 688.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.59, 1,673.25 and 688.52 is: 950.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.59 : 1,673.25 = 688.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.59/1,673.25 = 688.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.59x = 1,673.25 × 688.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.59x = 1,152,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,066.09/1,212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.09

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