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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.69, 1,673.42 and 740.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.69, 1,673.42 and 740.54 is: 1,021.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.69 : 1,673.42 = 740.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.69/1,673.42 = 740.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.69x = 1,673.42 × 740.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.69x = 1,239,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,240.48/1,212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.89

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