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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.14, 1,681.08 and 694.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.14, 1,681.08 and 694.22 is: 958.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.14 : 1,681.08 = 694.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.14/1,681.08 = 694.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.14x = 1,681.08 × 694.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.14x = 1,167,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,039.36/1,218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.05

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