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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.55, 1,547.32 and 695.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.55, 1,547.32 and 695.98 is: 960.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.55 : 1,547.32 = 695.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.55/1,547.32 = 695.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.55x = 1,547.32 × 695.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.55x = 1,076,903.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,903.77/1,121.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.19

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