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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.75, 1,673.60 and 660.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.75, 1,673.60 and 660.75 is: 911.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.75 : 1,673.60 = 660.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.75/1,673.60 = 660.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.75x = 1,673.60 × 660.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.75x = 1,105,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,827.90/1,212.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.84

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