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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.14, 1,776.24 and 697.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.14, 1,776.24 and 697.66 is: 962.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.14 : 1,776.24 = 697.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.14/1,776.24 = 697.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.14x = 1,776.24 × 697.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.14x = 1,239,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,211.60/1,287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.76

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