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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.77, 1,926.26 and 698.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.77, 1,926.26 and 698.75 is: 1,048.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.77 : 1,926.26 = 698.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.77/1,926.26 = 698.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.77x = 1,926.26 × 698.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.77x = 1,345,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,974.18/1,283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.45

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