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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.14, 1,668.66 and 685.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.14, 1,668.66 and 685.22 is: 945.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.14 : 1,668.66 = 685.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.14/1,668.66 = 685.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.14x = 1,668.66 × 685.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.14x = 1,143,399.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,399.21/1,209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.63

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