Solution to the Golden Puzzle

Step 1:

Assign numbers to the bars 1 thru 12. To test the solution, arbitrarily pick one bar and make it  heavier or lighter than the others. Then proceed with this solution.

Place bars 1 to 4 on the left side and bars 5 to 8 on the right side of the balance scale. Click the appropriate picture.

               

                 Click here if the 1 to 4 side goes down                   Click here if it balances               Click here if bars 5 to 8 go down