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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.83, 1,681.83 and 687.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.83, 1,681.83 and 687.67 is: 948.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.83 : 1,681.83 = 687.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.83/1,681.83 = 687.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.83x = 1,681.83 × 687.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.83x = 1,156,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,539.83/1,218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.90

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