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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.96, 1,681.72 and 687.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.96, 1,681.72 and 687.76 is: 948.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.96 : 1,681.72 = 687.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.96/1,681.72 = 687.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.96x = 1,681.72 × 687.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.96x = 1,156,619.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,619.75/1,218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.86

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