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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.66, 1,575.89 and 693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.66, 1,575.89 and 693.54 is: 957.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.66 : 1,575.89 = 693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.66/1,575.89 = 693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.66x = 1,575.89 × 693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.66x = 1,092,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,942.75/1,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.33

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