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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.62, 1,681.62 and 694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.62, 1,681.62 and 694.82 is: 958.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.62 : 1,681.62 = 694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.62/1,681.62 = 694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.62x = 1,681.62 × 694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.62x = 1,168,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,423.21/1,218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.81

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