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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.48, 1,570.75 and 695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.48, 1,570.75 and 695.92 is: 960.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.48 : 1,570.75 = 695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.48/1,570.75 = 695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.48x = 1,570.75 × 695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.48x = 1,093,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,116.34/1,138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.15

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