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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.20, 1,569.46 and 695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.20, 1,569.46 and 695 is: 959.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.20 : 1,569.46 = 695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.20/1,569.46 = 695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.20x = 1,569.46 × 695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.20x = 1,090,774.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,774.70/1,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.18

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