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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.46, 1,771.18 and 694.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.46, 1,771.18 and 694.00 is: 957.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.46 : 1,771.18 = 694.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.46/1,771.18 = 694.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.46x = 1,771.18 × 694.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.46x = 1,229,194.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,194.06/1,283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.72

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