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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.93, 1,922.52 and 697.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.93, 1,922.52 and 697.43 is: 1,045.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.93 : 1,922.52 = 697.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.93/1,922.52 = 697.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.93x = 1,922.52 × 697.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.93x = 1,340,823.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,823.12/1,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.13

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