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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.09, 1,825.52 and 698.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.09, 1,825.52 and 698.25 is: 1,046.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.09 : 1,825.52 = 698.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.09/1,825.52 = 698.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.09x = 1,825.52 × 698.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.09x = 1,274,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,665.85/1,218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.45

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