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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.99, 1,673.93 and 681.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.99, 1,673.93 and 681.88 is: 941.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.99 : 1,673.93 = 681.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.99/1,673.93 = 681.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.99x = 1,673.93 × 681.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.99x = 1,141,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,419.52/1,212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.00

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