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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.93, 1,770.44 and 693.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.93, 1,770.44 and 693.46 is: 956.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.93 : 1,770.44 = 693.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.93/1,770.44 = 693.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.93x = 1,770.44 × 693.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.93x = 1,227,731.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,731.15/1,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.98

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