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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.94, 1,569.84 and 695.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.94, 1,569.84 and 695.75 is: 959.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.94 : 1,569.84 = 695.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.94/1,569.84 = 695.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.94x = 1,569.84 × 695.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.94x = 1,092,216.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,216.18/1,137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.82

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