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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.13, 1,569.86 and 689.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.13, 1,569.86 and 689.08 is: 951.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.13 : 1,569.86 = 689.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.13/1,569.86 = 689.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.13x = 1,569.86 × 689.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.13x = 1,081,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,759.13/1,137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.31

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