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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.35, 1,570.71 and 696.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.35, 1,570.71 and 696.36 is: 960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.35 : 1,570.71 = 696.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.35/1,570.71 = 696.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.35x = 1,570.71 × 696.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.35x = 1,093,779.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,779.62/1,138.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.85

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