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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.10, 1,569.89 and 695.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.10, 1,569.89 and 695.86 is: 959.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.10 : 1,569.89 = 695.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.10/1,569.89 = 695.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.10x = 1,569.89 × 695.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.10x = 1,092,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,423.66/1,138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.87

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