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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.97, 1,538.36 and 695.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.97, 1,538.36 and 695.33 is: 959.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.97 : 1,538.36 = 695.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.97/1,538.36 = 695.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.97x = 1,538.36 × 695.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.97x = 1,069,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,673.72/1,114.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.38

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