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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.77, 1,673.12 and 746.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.77, 1,673.12 and 746.75 is: 1,030.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.77 : 1,673.12 = 746.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.77/1,673.12 = 746.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.77x = 1,673.12 × 746.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.77x = 1,249,398.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,398.63/1,212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.20

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