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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.56, 1,775.46 and 697.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.56, 1,775.46 and 697.09 is: 961.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.56 : 1,775.46 = 697.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.56/1,775.46 = 697.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.56x = 1,775.46 × 697.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.56x = 1,237,655.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,655.41/1,286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.99

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