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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.40, 1,668.98 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.40, 1,668.98 and 685.44 is: 945.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.40 : 1,668.98 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.40/1,668.98 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.40x = 1,668.98 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.40x = 1,143,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,985.65/1,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.91

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