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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.87, 1,682.15 and 694.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.87, 1,682.15 and 694.93 is: 959.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.87 : 1,682.15 = 694.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.87/1,682.15 = 694.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.87x = 1,682.15 × 694.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.87x = 1,168,976.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,976.50/1,218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.07

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