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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.51, 1,774.01 and 696.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.51, 1,774.01 and 696.05 is: 960.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.51 : 1,774.01 = 696.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.51/1,774.01 = 696.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.51x = 1,774.01 × 696.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.51x = 1,234,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,789.05/1,285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.54

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