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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.40, 1,681.40 and 694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.40, 1,681.40 and 694.44 is: 958.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.40 : 1,681.40 = 694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.40/1,681.40 = 694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.40x = 1,681.40 × 694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.40x = 1,167,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,631.42/1,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.33

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