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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.54, 1,681.11 and 694.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.54, 1,681.11 and 694.53 is: 958.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.54 : 1,681.11 = 694.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.54/1,681.11 = 694.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.54x = 1,681.11 × 694.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.54x = 1,167,581.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,581.33/1,218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.18

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