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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.18, 1,776.28 and 697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.18, 1,776.28 and 697.70 is: 962.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.18 : 1,776.28 = 697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.18/1,776.28 = 697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.18x = 1,776.28 × 697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.18x = 1,239,310.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,310.56/1,287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.81

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