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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.32, 1,569.40 and 695.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.32, 1,569.40 and 695.13 is: 959.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.32 : 1,569.40 = 695.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.32/1,569.40 = 695.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.32x = 1,569.40 × 695.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.32x = 1,090,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,940.18/1,137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.22

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