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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.71, 1,770.14 and 693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.71, 1,770.14 and 693.24 is: 956.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.71 : 1,770.14 = 693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.71/1,770.14 = 693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.71x = 1,770.14 × 693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.71x = 1,227,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,131.85/1,282.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.67

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