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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.50, 1,771.23 and 694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.50, 1,771.23 and 694.04 is: 957.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.50 : 1,771.23 = 694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.50/1,771.23 = 694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.50x = 1,771.23 × 694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.50x = 1,229,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,308.18/1,283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.78

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