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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.44, 1,681.44 and 694.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.44, 1,681.44 and 694.46 is: 958.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.44 : 1,681.44 = 694.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.44/1,681.44 = 694.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.44x = 1,681.44 × 694.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.44x = 1,167,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,692.82/1,218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.35

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