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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.91, 1,775.94 and 697.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.91, 1,775.94 and 697.45 is: 962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.91 : 1,775.94 = 697.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.91/1,775.94 = 697.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.91x = 1,775.94 × 697.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.91x = 1,238,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,629.35/1,286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.48

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