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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.67, 1,770.08 and 693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.67, 1,770.08 and 693.20 is: 956.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.67 : 1,770.08 = 693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.67/1,770.08 = 693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.67x = 1,770.08 × 693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.67x = 1,227,017.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,017.72/1,282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.62

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