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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.22, 1,571.58 and 697.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.22, 1,571.58 and 697.08 is: 961.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.22 : 1,571.58 = 697.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.22/1,571.58 = 697.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.22x = 1,571.58 × 697.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.22x = 1,095,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,516.99/1,139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.64

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