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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.90, 1,538.74 and 695.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.90, 1,538.74 and 695.71 is: 960.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.90 : 1,538.74 = 695.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.90/1,538.74 = 695.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.90x = 1,538.74 × 695.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.90x = 1,070,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,519.60/1,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.19

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