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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.57, 1,771.33 and 694.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.57, 1,771.33 and 694.10 is: 957.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.57 : 1,771.33 = 694.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.57/1,771.33 = 694.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.57x = 1,771.33 × 694.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.57x = 1,229,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,480.15/1,283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.86

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