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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.71, 1,669.38 and 685.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.71, 1,669.38 and 685.73 is: 946.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.71 : 1,669.38 = 685.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.71/1,669.38 = 685.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.71x = 1,669.38 × 685.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.71x = 1,144,743.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,743.95/1,209.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.30

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