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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.30, 1,681.02 and 694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.30, 1,681.02 and 694.26 is: 957.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.30 : 1,681.02 = 694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.30/1,681.02 = 694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.30x = 1,681.02 × 694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.30x = 1,167,064.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,064.95/1,218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.95

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