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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.17, 1,773.52 and 695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.17, 1,773.52 and 695.70 is: 960.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.17 : 1,773.52 = 695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.17/1,773.52 = 695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.17x = 1,773.52 × 695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.17x = 1,233,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,837.86/1,285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.06

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