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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.38, 1,575.86 and 699.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.38, 1,575.86 and 699.73 is: 966.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.38 : 1,575.86 = 699.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.38/1,575.86 = 699.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.38x = 1,575.86 × 699.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.38x = 1,102,669.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,669.08/1,141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.08

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