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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.53, 1,768.51 and 692.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.53, 1,768.51 and 692.06 is: 955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.53 : 1,768.51 = 692.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.53/1,768.51 = 692.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.53x = 1,768.51 × 692.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.53x = 1,223,919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,919.86/1,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.05

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