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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.47, 1,669.07 and 685.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.47, 1,669.07 and 685.50 is: 945.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.47 : 1,669.07 = 685.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.47/1,669.07 = 685.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.47x = 1,669.07 × 685.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.47x = 1,144,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,146.63/1,209.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.99

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