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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.95, 1,668.39 and 684.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.95, 1,668.39 and 684.98 is: 945.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.95 : 1,668.39 = 684.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.95/1,668.39 = 684.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.95x = 1,668.39 × 684.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.95x = 1,142,813.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,813.78/1,208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.30

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