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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.62, 1,569.98 and 695.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.62, 1,569.98 and 695.45 is: 959.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.62 : 1,569.98 = 695.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.62/1,569.98 = 695.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.62x = 1,569.98 × 695.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.62x = 1,091,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,842.59/1,137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.76

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