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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.77, 1,567.52 and 693.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.77, 1,567.52 and 693.59 is: 957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.77 : 1,567.52 = 693.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.77/1,567.52 = 693.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.77x = 1,567.52 × 693.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.77x = 1,087,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,204.89/1,135.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.24

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