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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.37, 1,570.08 and 695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.37, 1,570.08 and 695.44 is: 960.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.37 : 1,570.08 = 695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.37/1,570.08 = 695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.37x = 1,570.08 × 695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.37x = 1,091,896.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,896.44/1,137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.02

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