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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.14, 1,571.38 and 690.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.14, 1,571.38 and 690.72 is: 952.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.14 : 1,571.38 = 690.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.14/1,571.38 = 690.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.14x = 1,571.38 × 690.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.14x = 1,085,383.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,383.59/1,139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.81

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