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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.67, 1,668.00 and 684.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.67, 1,668.00 and 684.71 is: 944.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.67 : 1,668.00 = 684.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.67/1,668.00 = 684.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.67x = 1,668.00 × 684.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.67x = 1,142,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,090.51/1,208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.91

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