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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.85, 1,768.95 and 692.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.85, 1,768.95 and 692.39 is: 955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.85 : 1,768.95 = 692.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.85/1,768.95 = 692.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.85x = 1,768.95 × 692.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.85x = 1,224,798.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,798.20/1,281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.49

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