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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.14, 1,570.53 and 695.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.14, 1,570.53 and 695.97 is: 960.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.14 : 1,570.53 = 695.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.14/1,570.53 = 695.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.14x = 1,570.53 × 695.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.14x = 1,093,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,041.76/1,138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.38

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