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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.45, 1,773.91 and 695.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.45, 1,773.91 and 695.98 is: 960.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.45 : 1,773.91 = 695.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.45/1,773.91 = 695.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.45x = 1,773.91 × 695.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.45x = 1,234,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,605.88/1,285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.45

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