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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.36, 1,569.08 and 695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.36, 1,569.08 and 695.12 is: 958.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.36 : 1,569.08 = 695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.36/1,569.08 = 695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.36x = 1,569.08 × 695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.36x = 1,090,698.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,698.89/1,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.97

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