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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.16, 1,681.07 and 694.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.16, 1,681.07 and 694.19 is: 957.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.16 : 1,681.07 = 694.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.16/1,681.07 = 694.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.16x = 1,681.07 × 694.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.16x = 1,166,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,981.98/1,218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.99

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