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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.58, 1,771.34 and 694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.58, 1,771.34 and 694.12 is: 957.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.58 : 1,771.34 = 694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.58/1,771.34 = 694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.58x = 1,771.34 × 694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.58x = 1,229,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,517.10/1,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.88

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