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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.68, 1,978.34 and 694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.68, 1,978.34 and 694 is: 1,041.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.68 : 1,978.34 = 694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.68/1,978.34 = 694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.68x = 1,978.34 × 694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.68x = 1,372,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,967.96/1,318.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.17

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