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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.64, 1,569.95 and 695.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.64, 1,569.95 and 695.47 is: 959.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.64 : 1,569.95 = 695.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.64/1,569.95 = 695.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.64x = 1,569.95 × 695.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.64x = 1,091,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,853.13/1,137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.75

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