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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.51, 1,772.62 and 695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.51, 1,772.62 and 695.04 is: 959.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.51 : 1,772.62 = 695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.51/1,772.62 = 695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.51x = 1,772.62 × 695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.51x = 1,232,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,048.02/1,284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.16

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