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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.67, 1,572.40 and 697.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.67, 1,572.40 and 697.11 is: 961.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.67 : 1,572.40 = 697.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.67/1,572.40 = 697.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.67x = 1,572.40 × 697.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.67x = 1,096,135.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,135.76/1,139.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.80

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