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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.99, 1,678.07 and 692.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.99, 1,678.07 and 692.02 is: 954.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.99 : 1,678.07 = 692.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.99/1,678.07 = 692.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.99x = 1,678.07 × 692.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.99x = 1,161,252.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,252.94/1,215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.99

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