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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.67, 1,775.59 and 697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.67, 1,775.59 and 697.20 is: 962.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.67 : 1,775.59 = 697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.67/1,775.59 = 697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.67x = 1,775.59 × 697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.67x = 1,237,941.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,941.35/1,286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.13

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