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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.59, 1,818.76 and 693.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.59, 1,818.76 and 693.75 is: 1,039.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.59 : 1,818.76 = 693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.59/1,818.76 = 693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.59x = 1,818.76 × 693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.59x = 1,261,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,764.75/1,213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.70

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