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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.93, 1,681.95 and 687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.93, 1,681.95 and 687.72 is: 948.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.93 : 1,681.95 = 687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.93/1,681.95 = 687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.93x = 1,681.95 × 687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.93x = 1,156,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,715.67/1,218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.96

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