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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.70, 1,770.12 and 693.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.70, 1,770.12 and 693.23 is: 956.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.70 : 1,770.12 = 693.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.70/1,770.12 = 693.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.70x = 1,770.12 × 693.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.70x = 1,227,100.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,100.29/1,282.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.66

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