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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.98, 1,678.07 and 692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.98, 1,678.07 and 692 is: 954.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.98 : 1,678.07 = 692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.98/1,678.07 = 692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.98x = 1,678.07 × 692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.98x = 1,161,224.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,224.44/1,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.97

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