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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.19, 1,773.56 and 695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.19, 1,773.56 and 695.74 is: 960.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.19 : 1,773.56 = 695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.19/1,773.56 = 695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.19x = 1,773.56 × 695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.19x = 1,233,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,933.94/1,285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.12

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