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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.71, 1,679.09 and 692.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.71, 1,679.09 and 692.73 is: 955.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.71 : 1,679.09 = 692.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.71/1,679.09 = 692.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.71x = 1,679.09 × 692.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.71x = 1,163,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,152.55/1,216.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.98

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