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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.24, 1,770.87 and 693.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.24, 1,770.87 and 693.77 is: 957.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.24 : 1,770.87 = 693.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.24/1,770.87 = 693.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.24x = 1,770.87 × 693.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.24x = 1,228,583.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,583.58/1,283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.41

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