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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.72, 1,667.99 and 684.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.72, 1,667.99 and 684.86 is: 945.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.72 : 1,667.99 = 684.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.72/1,667.99 = 684.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.72x = 1,667.99 × 684.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.72x = 1,142,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,333.00/1,208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.07

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