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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.61, 1,673.21 and 681.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.61, 1,673.21 and 681.43 is: 940.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.61 : 1,673.21 = 681.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.61/1,673.21 = 681.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.61x = 1,673.21 × 681.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.61x = 1,140,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,172.08/1,212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.26

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