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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.62, 1,678.74 and 692.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.62, 1,678.74 and 692.55 is: 955.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.62 : 1,678.74 = 692.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.62/1,678.74 = 692.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.62x = 1,678.74 × 692.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.62x = 1,162,608.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,608.79/1,216.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.61

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