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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.88, 1,573.44 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.88, 1,573.44 and 697.68 is: 963.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.88 : 1,573.44 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.88/1,573.44 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.88x = 1,573.44 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.88x = 1,097,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,757.62/1,139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.05

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