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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.73, 1,673.53 and 715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.73, 1,673.53 and 715.40 is: 987.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.73 : 1,673.53 = 715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.73/1,673.53 = 715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.73x = 1,673.53 × 715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.73x = 1,197,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,243.36/1,212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.23

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