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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.72, 1,669.38 and 678.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.72, 1,669.38 and 678.62 is: 936.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.72 : 1,669.38 = 678.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.72/1,669.38 = 678.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.72x = 1,669.38 × 678.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.72x = 1,132,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,874.66/1,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.48

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