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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.19, 1,668.71 and 685.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.19, 1,668.71 and 685.25 is: 945.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.19 : 1,668.71 = 685.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.19/1,668.71 = 685.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.19x = 1,668.71 × 685.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.19x = 1,143,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,489.41/1,209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.67

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