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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.98, 1,771.90 and 694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.98, 1,771.90 and 694.52 is: 958.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.98 : 1,771.90 = 694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.98/1,771.90 = 694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.98x = 1,771.90 × 694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.98x = 1,230,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,627.96/1,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.45

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