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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.86, 1,568.99 and 695.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.86, 1,568.99 and 695.05 is: 959.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.86 : 1,568.99 = 695.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.86/1,568.99 = 695.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.86x = 1,568.99 × 695.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.86x = 1,090,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,526.50/1,136.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.24

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