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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.64, 1,673.84 and 917.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.64, 1,673.84 and 917.88 is: 1,266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.64 : 1,673.84 = 917.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.64/1,673.84 = 917.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.64x = 1,673.84 × 917.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.64x = 1,536,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,384.26/1,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.97

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