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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.11, 1,774.83 and 696.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.11, 1,774.83 and 696.65 is: 961.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.11 : 1,774.83 = 696.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.11/1,774.83 = 696.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.11x = 1,774.83 × 696.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.11x = 1,236,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,426.45/1,286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.37

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