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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.57, 1,669.19 and 685.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.57, 1,669.19 and 685.59 is: 946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.57 : 1,669.19 = 685.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.57/1,669.19 = 685.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.57x = 1,669.19 × 685.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.57x = 1,144,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,376.54/1,209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.10

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