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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.19, 1,668.68 and 657.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.19, 1,668.68 and 657.19 is: 906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.19 : 1,668.68 = 657.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.19/1,668.68 = 657.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.19x = 1,668.68 × 657.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.19x = 1,096,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,634.82/1,209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.92

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