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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.60, 1,569.56 and 695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.60, 1,569.56 and 695.21 is: 959.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.60 : 1,569.56 = 695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.60/1,569.56 = 695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.60x = 1,569.56 × 695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.60x = 1,091,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,162.48/1,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.18

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