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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.07, 1,668.67 and 685.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.07, 1,668.67 and 685.10 is: 945.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.07 : 1,668.67 = 685.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.07/1,668.67 = 685.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.07x = 1,668.67 × 685.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.07x = 1,143,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,205.82/1,209.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.52

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