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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.87, 1,768.98 and 692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.87, 1,768.98 and 692.40 is: 955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.87 : 1,768.98 = 692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.87/1,768.98 = 692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.87x = 1,768.98 × 692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.87x = 1,224,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,843.63/1,281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.52

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