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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.88, 1,668.03 and 684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.88, 1,668.03 and 684.84 is: 944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.88 : 1,668.03 = 684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.88/1,668.03 = 684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.88x = 1,668.03 × 684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.88x = 1,142,333.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,333.67/1,208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.95

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