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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.76, 1,538.19 and 695.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.76, 1,538.19 and 695.59 is: 959.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.76 : 1,538.19 = 695.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.76/1,538.19 = 695.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.76x = 1,538.19 × 695.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.76x = 1,069,945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,945.74/1,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.80

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