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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.16, 1,668.54 and 685.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.16, 1,668.54 and 685.24 is: 945.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.16 : 1,668.54 = 685.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.16/1,668.54 = 685.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.16x = 1,668.54 × 685.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.16x = 1,143,350.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,350.35/1,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.57

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