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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.80, 1,673.64 and 715.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.80, 1,673.64 and 715.46 is: 987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.80 : 1,673.64 = 715.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.80/1,673.64 = 715.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.80x = 1,673.64 × 715.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.80x = 1,197,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,422.47/1,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.32

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