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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.53, 1,669.16 and 685.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.53, 1,669.16 and 685.56 is: 946.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.53 : 1,669.16 = 685.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.53/1,669.16 = 685.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.53x = 1,669.16 × 685.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.53x = 1,144,309.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,309.33/1,209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.08

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