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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.59, 1,574.94 and 699.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.59, 1,574.94 and 699.33 is: 964.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.59 : 1,574.94 = 699.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.59/1,574.94 = 699.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.59x = 1,574.94 × 699.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.59x = 1,101,411.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,411.32/1,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.80

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