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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.85, 1,571.74 and 697.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.85, 1,571.74 and 697.05 is: 962.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.85 : 1,571.74 = 697.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.85/1,571.74 = 697.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.85x = 1,571.74 × 697.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.85x = 1,095,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,579.62/1,138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.00

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