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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.49, 1,827.99 and 698.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.49, 1,827.99 and 698.73 is: 1,048.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.49 : 1,827.99 = 698.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.49/1,827.99 = 698.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.49x = 1,827.99 × 698.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.49x = 1,277,271.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,271.45/1,218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.24

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