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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.43, 1,669.04 and 685.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.43, 1,669.04 and 685.57 is: 946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.43 : 1,669.04 = 685.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.43/1,669.04 = 685.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.43x = 1,669.04 × 685.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.43x = 1,144,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,243.75/1,209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.10

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