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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.51, 1,573.48 and 697.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.51, 1,573.48 and 697.55 is: 963.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.51 : 1,573.48 = 697.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.51/1,573.48 = 697.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.51x = 1,573.48 × 697.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.51x = 1,097,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,580.97/1,139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.21

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