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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.18, 1,572.10 and 697.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.18, 1,572.10 and 697.07 is: 961.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.18 : 1,572.10 = 697.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.18/1,572.10 = 697.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.18x = 1,572.10 × 697.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.18x = 1,095,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,863.75/1,139.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.98

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