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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.79, 1,575.21 and 699.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.79, 1,575.21 and 699.53 is: 965.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.79 : 1,575.21 = 699.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.79/1,575.21 = 699.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.79x = 1,575.21 × 699.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.79x = 1,101,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,898.78/1,141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.07

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