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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.64, 1,538.96 and 696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.64, 1,538.96 and 696.06 is: 960.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.64 : 1,538.96 = 696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.64/1,538.96 = 696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.64x = 1,538.96 × 696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.64x = 1,071,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,208.50/1,115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.17

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