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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.50, 1,566.99 and 693.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.50, 1,566.99 and 693.33 is: 956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.50 : 1,566.99 = 693.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.50/1,566.99 = 693.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.50x = 1,566.99 × 693.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.50x = 1,086,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,441.18/1,135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.80

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