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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.35, 1,569.21 and 694.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.35, 1,569.21 and 694.79 is: 958.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.35 : 1,569.21 = 694.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.35/1,569.21 = 694.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.35x = 1,569.21 × 694.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.35x = 1,090,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,266.85/1,137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.60

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