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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.35, 1,566.57 and 693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.35, 1,566.57 and 693.36 is: 956.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.35 : 1,566.57 = 693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.35/1,566.57 = 693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.35x = 1,566.57 × 693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.35x = 1,086,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,196.98/1,135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.71

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