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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.69, 1,679.11 and 692.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.69, 1,679.11 and 692.72 is: 956.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.69 : 1,679.11 = 692.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.69/1,679.11 = 692.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.69x = 1,679.11 × 692.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.69x = 1,163,155.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,155.55/1,216.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.00

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