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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.36, 1,569.60 and 695.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.36, 1,569.60 and 695.46 is: 959.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.36 : 1,569.60 = 695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.36/1,569.60 = 695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.36x = 1,569.60 × 695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.36x = 1,091,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,594.02/1,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.76

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