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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.66, 1,672.38 and 1,026.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.66, 1,672.38 and 1,026.63 is: 1,415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.66 : 1,672.38 = 1,026.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.66/1,672.38 = 1,026.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.66x = 1,672.38 × 1,026.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.66x = 1,716,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,915.48/1,212.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.83

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