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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.56, 1,569.76 and 696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.56, 1,569.76 and 696.20 is: 960.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.56 : 1,569.76 = 696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.56/1,569.76 = 696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.56x = 1,569.76 × 696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.56x = 1,092,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,866.91/1,137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.71

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