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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.52, 1,669.12 and 685.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.52, 1,669.12 and 685.55 is: 946.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.52 : 1,669.12 = 685.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.52/1,669.12 = 685.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.52x = 1,669.12 × 685.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.52x = 1,144,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,260.21/1,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.05

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