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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.22, 1,566.68 and 693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.22, 1,566.68 and 693.20 is: 956.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.22 : 1,566.68 = 693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.22/1,566.68 = 693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.22x = 1,566.68 × 693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.22x = 1,086,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,021.54/1,135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.67

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