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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.30, 1,770.96 and 693.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.30, 1,770.96 and 693.84 is: 957.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.30 : 1,770.96 = 693.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.30/1,770.96 = 693.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.30x = 1,770.96 × 693.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.30x = 1,228,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,762.89/1,283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.50

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