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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.40, 1,681.26 and 694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.40, 1,681.26 and 694.48 is: 958.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.40 : 1,681.26 = 694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.40/1,681.26 = 694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.40x = 1,681.26 × 694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.40x = 1,167,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,601.44/1,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.31

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