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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.20, 1,570.82 and 696.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.20, 1,570.82 and 696.14 is: 960.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.20 : 1,570.82 = 696.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.20/1,570.82 = 696.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.20x = 1,570.82 × 696.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.20x = 1,093,510.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,510.63/1,138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.74

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