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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.68, 1,668.84 and 946.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.68, 1,668.84 and 946.64 is: 1,305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.68 : 1,668.84 = 946.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.68/1,668.84 = 946.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.68x = 1,668.84 × 946.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.68x = 1,579,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,790.70/1,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.96

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