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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.75, 1,669.47 and 685.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.75, 1,669.47 and 685.77 is: 946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.75 : 1,669.47 = 685.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.75/1,669.47 = 685.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.75x = 1,669.47 × 685.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.75x = 1,144,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,872.44/1,209.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.37

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