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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.28, 1,668.77 and 685.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.28, 1,668.77 and 685.30 is: 945.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.28 : 1,668.77 = 685.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.28/1,668.77 = 685.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.28x = 1,668.77 × 685.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.28x = 1,143,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,599.74/1,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.69

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