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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.39, 1,771.07 and 693.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.39, 1,771.07 and 693.92 is: 957.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.39 : 1,771.07 = 693.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.39/1,771.07 = 693.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.39x = 1,771.07 × 693.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.39x = 1,228,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,980.89/1,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.61

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