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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.12, 1,570.67 and 695.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.12, 1,570.67 and 695.95 is: 960.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.12 : 1,570.67 = 695.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.12/1,570.67 = 695.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.12x = 1,570.67 × 695.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.12x = 1,093,107.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,107.79/1,138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.45

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