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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.85, 1,770.33 and 693.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.85, 1,770.33 and 693.39 is: 956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.85 : 1,770.33 = 693.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.85/1,770.33 = 693.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.85x = 1,770.33 × 693.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.85x = 1,227,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,529.12/1,282.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.88

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