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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.68, 1,567.38 and 693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.68, 1,567.38 and 693.60 is: 957.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.68 : 1,567.38 = 693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.68/1,567.38 = 693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.68x = 1,567.38 × 693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.68x = 1,087,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,134.77/1,135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.25

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