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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.21, 1,573.02 and 697.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.21, 1,573.02 and 697.95 is: 962.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.21 : 1,573.02 = 697.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.21/1,573.02 = 697.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.21x = 1,573.02 × 697.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.21x = 1,097,889.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,889.31/1,140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.88

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