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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.16, 1,571.95 and 696.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.16, 1,571.95 and 696.99 is: 961.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.16 : 1,571.95 = 696.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.16/1,571.95 = 696.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.16x = 1,571.95 × 696.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.16x = 1,095,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,633.43/1,139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.79

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