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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.82, 1,681.94 and 694.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.82, 1,681.94 and 694.84 is: 958.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.82 : 1,681.94 = 694.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.82/1,681.94 = 694.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.82x = 1,681.94 × 694.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.82x = 1,168,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,679.19/1,218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.86

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