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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.56, 1,574.76 and 699.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.56, 1,574.76 and 699.36 is: 964.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.56 : 1,574.76 = 699.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.56/1,574.76 = 699.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.56x = 1,574.76 × 699.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.56x = 1,101,324.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,324.15/1,141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.75

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