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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.80, 1,575.70 and 699.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.80, 1,575.70 and 699.54 is: 965.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.80 : 1,575.70 = 699.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.80/1,575.70 = 699.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.80x = 1,575.70 × 699.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.80x = 1,102,261.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,261.46/1,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.37

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