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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.43, 1,538.27 and 694.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.43, 1,538.27 and 694.54 is: 958.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.43 : 1,538.27 = 694.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.43/1,538.27 = 694.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.43x = 1,538.27 × 694.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.43x = 1,068,382.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,382.66/1,114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.68

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