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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.92, 1,679.82 and 824.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.92, 1,679.82 and 824.12 is: 1,137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.92 : 1,679.82 = 824.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.92/1,679.82 = 824.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.92x = 1,679.82 × 824.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.92x = 1,384,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,373.26/1,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.60

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