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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.82, 1,923.74 and 697.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.82, 1,923.74 and 697.22 is: 1,045.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.82 : 1,923.74 = 697.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.82/1,923.74 = 697.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.82x = 1,923.74 × 697.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.82x = 1,341,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,270.00/1,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.56

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