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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.57, 1,769.95 and 693.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.57, 1,769.95 and 693.10 is: 956.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.57 : 1,769.95 = 693.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.57/1,769.95 = 693.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.57x = 1,769.95 × 693.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.57x = 1,226,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,755.42/1,282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.48

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