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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.92, 1,678.04 and 691.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.92, 1,678.04 and 691.95 is: 954.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.92 : 1,678.04 = 691.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.92/1,678.04 = 691.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.92x = 1,678.04 × 691.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.92x = 1,161,116.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,116.32/1,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.93

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