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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.87, 1,568.01 and 693.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.87, 1,568.01 and 693.94 is: 957.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.87 : 1,568.01 = 693.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.87/1,568.01 = 693.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.87x = 1,568.01 × 693.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.87x = 1,088,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,104.86/1,135.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.95

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