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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.43, 1,678.66 and 692.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.43, 1,678.66 and 692.45 is: 955.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.43 : 1,678.66 = 692.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.43/1,678.66 = 692.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.43x = 1,678.66 × 692.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.43x = 1,162,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,388.12/1,216.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.57

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