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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.64, 1,569.63 and 695.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.64, 1,569.63 and 695.78 is: 959.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.64 : 1,569.63 = 695.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.64/1,569.63 = 695.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.64x = 1,569.63 × 695.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.64x = 1,092,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,111.69/1,138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.13

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