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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.23, 1,570.88 and 696.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.23, 1,570.88 and 696.43 is: 961.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.23 : 1,570.88 = 696.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.23/1,570.88 = 696.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.23x = 1,570.88 × 696.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.23x = 1,093,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,996.62/1,138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.14

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