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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.71, 1,672.94 and 880.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.71, 1,672.94 and 880.61 is: 1,214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.71 : 1,672.94 = 880.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.71/1,672.94 = 880.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.71x = 1,672.94 × 880.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.71x = 1,473,203.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,203.29/1,212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.80

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