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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218, 1,681.14 and 694.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218, 1,681.14 and 694.34 is: 958.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218 : 1,681.14 = 694.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218/1,681.14 = 694.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218x = 1,681.14 × 694.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218x = 1,167,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,274.34/1,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.35

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