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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.04, 1,680.96 and 693.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.04, 1,680.96 and 693.96 is: 957.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.04 : 1,680.96 = 693.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.04/1,680.96 = 693.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.04x = 1,680.96 × 693.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.04x = 1,166,519.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,519.00/1,218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.70

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