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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.52, 1,669.04 and 685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.52, 1,669.04 and 685.60 is: 946.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.52 : 1,669.04 = 685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.52/1,669.04 = 685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.52x = 1,669.04 × 685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.52x = 1,144,293.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,293.82/1,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.07

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