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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.68, 1,570.16 and 695.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.68, 1,570.16 and 695.68 is: 960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.68 : 1,570.16 = 695.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.68/1,570.16 = 695.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.68x = 1,570.16 × 695.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.68x = 1,092,328.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,328.91/1,137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.14

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