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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.76, 1,667.97 and 684.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.76, 1,667.97 and 684.79 is: 944.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.76 : 1,667.97 = 684.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.76/1,667.97 = 684.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.76x = 1,667.97 × 684.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.76x = 1,142,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,205.01/1,208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.94

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