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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.02, 1,569.12 and 689.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.02, 1,569.12 and 689.03 is: 950.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.02 : 1,569.12 = 689.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.02/1,569.12 = 689.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.02x = 1,569.12 × 689.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.02x = 1,081,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,170.75/1,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.89

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