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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.81, 1,669.41 and 678.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.81, 1,669.41 and 678.69 is: 936.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.81 : 1,669.41 = 678.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.81/1,669.41 = 678.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.81x = 1,669.41 × 678.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.81x = 1,133,011.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,011.87/1,209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.52

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