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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.90, 1,679.33 and 692.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.90, 1,679.33 and 692.96 is: 956.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.90 : 1,679.33 = 692.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.90/1,679.33 = 692.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.90x = 1,679.33 × 692.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.90x = 1,163,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,708.52/1,216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.29

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