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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.42, 1,772.49 and 694.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.42, 1,772.49 and 694.95 is: 959.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.42 : 1,772.49 = 694.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.42/1,772.49 = 694.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.42x = 1,772.49 × 694.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.42x = 1,231,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,791.93/1,284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.03

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