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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.60, 1,669.34 and 678.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.60, 1,669.34 and 678.54 is: 936.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.60 : 1,669.34 = 678.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.60/1,669.34 = 678.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.60x = 1,669.34 × 678.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.60x = 1,132,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,713.96/1,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.44

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