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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.66, 1,679.70 and 824.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.66, 1,679.70 and 824.26 is: 1,137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.66 : 1,679.70 = 824.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.66/1,679.70 = 824.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.66x = 1,679.70 × 824.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.66x = 1,384,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,509.52/1,216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.96

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