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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.18, 1,773.54 and 695.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.18, 1,773.54 and 695.71 is: 960.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.18 : 1,773.54 = 695.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.18/1,773.54 = 695.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.18x = 1,773.54 × 695.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.18x = 1,233,869.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,869.51/1,285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.08

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