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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.34, 1,572.36 and 691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.34, 1,572.36 and 691.52 is: 954.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.34 : 1,572.36 = 691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.34/1,572.36 = 691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.34x = 1,572.36 × 691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.34x = 1,087,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,327.30/1,139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.35

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