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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.66, 1,681.45 and 687.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.66, 1,681.45 and 687.44 is: 948.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.66 : 1,681.45 = 687.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.66/1,681.45 = 687.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.66x = 1,681.45 × 687.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.66x = 1,155,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,895.99/1,218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.50

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