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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.37, 1,771.04 and 693.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.37, 1,771.04 and 693.90 is: 957.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.37 : 1,771.04 = 693.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.37/1,771.04 = 693.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.37x = 1,771.04 × 693.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.37x = 1,228,924.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,924.44/1,283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.58

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