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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.62, 1,668.14 and 684.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.62, 1,668.14 and 684.75 is: 945.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.62 : 1,668.14 = 684.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.62/1,668.14 = 684.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.62x = 1,668.14 × 684.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.62x = 1,142,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,268.12/1,208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.10

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