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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.19, 1,772.18 and 694.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.19, 1,772.18 and 694.74 is: 958.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.19 : 1,772.18 = 694.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.19/1,772.18 = 694.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.19x = 1,772.18 × 694.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.19x = 1,231,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,201.64/1,284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.74

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