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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.45, 1,771.15 and 693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.45, 1,771.15 and 693.98 is: 957.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.45 : 1,771.15 = 693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.45/1,771.15 = 693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.45x = 1,771.15 × 693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.45x = 1,229,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,142.68/1,283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.69

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