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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.53, 1,681.58 and 694.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.53, 1,681.58 and 694.57 is: 958.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.53 : 1,681.58 = 694.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.53/1,681.58 = 694.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.53x = 1,681.58 × 694.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.53x = 1,167,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,963.14/1,218.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.50

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