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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.79, 1,817.94 and 693.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.79, 1,817.94 and 693.01 is: 1,037.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.79 : 1,817.94 = 693.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.79/1,817.94 = 693.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.79x = 1,817.94 × 693.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.79x = 1,259,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,845.24/1,213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.95

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