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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.18, 1,769.41 and 692.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.18, 1,769.41 and 692.71 is: 955.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.18 : 1,769.41 = 692.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.18/1,769.41 = 692.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.18x = 1,769.41 × 692.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.18x = 1,225,688.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,688.36/1,282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.94

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