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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245, 1,718.22 and 693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245, 1,718.22 and 693 is: 956.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245 : 1,718.22 = 693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245/1,718.22 = 693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245x = 1,718.22 × 693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245x = 1,190,726.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,726.46/1,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.41

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