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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.17, 1,774.90 and 696.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.17, 1,774.90 and 696.70 is: 961.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.17 : 1,774.90 = 696.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.17/1,774.90 = 696.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.17x = 1,774.90 × 696.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.17x = 1,236,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,572.83/1,286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.44

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