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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.94, 1,771.84 and 694.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.94, 1,771.84 and 694.49 is: 958.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.94 : 1,771.84 = 694.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.94/1,771.84 = 694.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.94x = 1,771.84 × 694.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.94x = 1,230,519.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,519.00/1,283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.39

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