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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.37, 1,819.56 and 694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.37, 1,819.56 and 694.44 is: 1,039.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.37 : 1,819.56 = 694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.37/1,819.56 = 694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.37x = 1,819.56 × 694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.37x = 1,263,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,577.85/1,215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.66

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