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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.24, 1,574.96 and 699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.24, 1,574.96 and 699 is: 964.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.24 : 1,574.96 = 699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.24/1,574.96 = 699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.24x = 1,574.96 × 699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.24x = 1,100,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,893.55/1,141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.65

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