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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.22, 1,566.56 and 693.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.22, 1,566.56 and 693.02 is: 956.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.22 : 1,566.56 = 693.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.22/1,566.56 = 693.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.22x = 1,566.56 × 693.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.22x = 1,085,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,663.06/1,135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.35

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