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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216, 1,678.08 and 692.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216, 1,678.08 and 692.34 is: 955.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216 : 1,678.08 = 692.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216/1,678.08 = 692.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216x = 1,678.08 × 692.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216x = 1,161,801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,801.91/1,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.43

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