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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.59, 1,567.11 and 693.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.59, 1,567.11 and 693.82 is: 957.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.59 : 1,567.11 = 693.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.59/1,567.11 = 693.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.59x = 1,567.11 × 693.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.59x = 1,087,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,292.26/1,135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.47

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