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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.87, 1,771.73 and 694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.87, 1,771.73 and 694.40 is: 958.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.87 : 1,771.73 = 694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.87/1,771.73 = 694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.87x = 1,771.73 × 694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.87x = 1,230,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,289.31/1,283.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.27

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