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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.51, 1,669.28 and 685.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.51, 1,669.28 and 685.71 is: 946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.51 : 1,669.28 = 685.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.51/1,669.28 = 685.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.51x = 1,669.28 × 685.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.51x = 1,144,638.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,638.56/1,209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.37

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