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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.01, 1,770.54 and 693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.01, 1,770.54 and 693.54 is: 957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.01 : 1,770.54 = 693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.01/1,770.54 = 693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.01x = 1,770.54 × 693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.01x = 1,227,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,940.31/1,283.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.08

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