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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.38, 1,569.69 and 695.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.38, 1,569.69 and 695.55 is: 959.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.38 : 1,569.69 = 695.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.38/1,569.69 = 695.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.38x = 1,569.69 × 695.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.38x = 1,091,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,797.88/1,137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.92

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