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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.57, 1,511.91 and 702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.57, 1,511.91 and 702.60 is: 969.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.57 : 1,511.91 = 702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.57/1,511.91 = 702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.57x = 1,511.91 × 702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.57x = 1,062,267.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,267.97/1,095.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.60

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