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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.93, 1,682.13 and 694.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.93, 1,682.13 and 694.98 is: 959.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.93 : 1,682.13 = 694.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.93/1,682.13 = 694.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.93x = 1,682.13 × 694.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.93x = 1,169,046.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,046.71/1,218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.08

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