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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.64, 1,538.96 and 695.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.64, 1,538.96 and 695.63 is: 960.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.64 : 1,538.96 = 695.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.64/1,538.96 = 695.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.64x = 1,538.96 × 695.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.64x = 1,070,543.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,543.27/1,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.44

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