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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.73, 1,569.72 and 695.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.73, 1,569.72 and 695.17 is: 959.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.73 : 1,569.72 = 695.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.73/1,569.72 = 695.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.73x = 1,569.72 × 695.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.73x = 1,091,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,218.33/1,137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.12

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