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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.29, 1,566.72 and 693.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.29, 1,566.72 and 693.23 is: 956.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.29 : 1,566.72 = 693.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.29/1,566.72 = 693.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.29x = 1,566.72 × 693.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.29x = 1,086,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,101.22/1,135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.67

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