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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.90, 1,671.53 and 834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.90, 1,671.53 and 834.90 is: 1,150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.90 : 1,671.53 = 834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.90/1,671.53 = 834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.90x = 1,671.53 × 834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.90x = 1,395,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,556.22/1,212.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.59

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