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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.09, 1,678.08 and 692.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.09, 1,678.08 and 692.02 is: 954.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.09 : 1,678.08 = 692.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.09/1,678.08 = 692.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.09x = 1,678.08 × 692.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.09x = 1,161,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,264.92/1,216.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.92

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