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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.76, 1,673.48 and 688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.76, 1,673.48 and 688.80 is: 950.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.76 : 1,673.48 = 688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.76/1,673.48 = 688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.76x = 1,673.48 × 688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.76x = 1,152,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,693.02/1,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.47

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