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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.65, 1,678.95 and 692.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.65, 1,678.95 and 692.67 is: 955.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.65 : 1,678.95 = 692.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.65/1,678.95 = 692.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.65x = 1,678.95 × 692.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.65x = 1,162,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,958.30/1,216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.87

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