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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.86, 1,682.34 and 695.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.86, 1,682.34 and 695.06 is: 959.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.86 : 1,682.34 = 695.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.86/1,682.34 = 695.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.86x = 1,682.34 × 695.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.86x = 1,169,327.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,327.24/1,218.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.36

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