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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.54, 1,678.89 and 692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.54, 1,678.89 and 692.74 is: 956.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.54 : 1,678.89 = 692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.54/1,678.89 = 692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.54x = 1,678.89 × 692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.54x = 1,163,034.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,034.26/1,216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.02

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