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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.36, 1,569.84 and 695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.36, 1,569.84 and 695.50 is: 959.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.36 : 1,569.84 = 695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.36/1,569.84 = 695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.36x = 1,569.84 × 695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.36x = 1,091,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,823.72/1,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.96

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