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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.14, 1,566.50 and 692.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.14, 1,566.50 and 692.97 is: 956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.14 : 1,566.50 = 692.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.14/1,566.50 = 692.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.14x = 1,566.50 × 692.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.14x = 1,085,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,537.51/1,135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.30

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