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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.54, 1,669.05 and 685.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.54, 1,669.05 and 685.58 is: 946.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.54 : 1,669.05 = 685.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.54/1,669.05 = 685.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.54x = 1,669.05 × 685.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.54x = 1,144,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,267.30/1,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.04

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