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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.10, 1,827.15 and 697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.10, 1,827.15 and 697.90 is: 1,046.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.10 : 1,827.15 = 697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.10/1,827.15 = 697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.10x = 1,827.15 × 697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.10x = 1,275,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,167.99/1,218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.85

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