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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.96, 1,708.84 and 1,209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.96, 1,708.84 and 1,209.92 is: 1,676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.96 : 1,708.84 = 1,209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.96/1,708.84 = 1,209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.96x = 1,708.84 × 1,209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.96x = 2,067,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,559.69/1,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.91

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