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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.40, 1,678.48 and 692.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.40, 1,678.48 and 692.44 is: 955.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.40 : 1,678.48 = 692.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.40/1,678.48 = 692.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.40x = 1,678.48 × 692.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.40x = 1,162,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,246.69/1,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.48

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