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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.54, 1,681.35 and 694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.54, 1,681.35 and 694.56 is: 958.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.54 : 1,681.35 = 694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.54/1,681.35 = 694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.54x = 1,681.35 × 694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.54x = 1,167,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,798.46/1,218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.36

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