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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.78, 1,569.36 and 695.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.78, 1,569.36 and 695.11 is: 958.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.78 : 1,569.36 = 695.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.78/1,569.36 = 695.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.78x = 1,569.36 × 695.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.78x = 1,090,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,877.83/1,137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.78

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