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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.74, 1,570.37 and 695.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.74, 1,570.37 and 695.57 is: 960.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.74 : 1,570.37 = 695.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.74/1,570.37 = 695.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.74x = 1,570.37 × 695.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.74x = 1,092,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,290.93/1,137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.06

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