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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.13, 1,668.60 and 685.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.13, 1,668.60 and 685.13 is: 945.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.13 : 1,668.60 = 685.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.13/1,668.60 = 685.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.13x = 1,668.60 × 685.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.13x = 1,143,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,199.58/1,209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.47

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