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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.01, 1,827.33 and 698.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.01, 1,827.33 and 698.26 is: 1,047.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.01 : 1,827.33 = 698.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.01/1,827.33 = 698.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.01x = 1,827.33 × 698.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.01x = 1,275,951.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,951.45/1,218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.57

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