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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.84, 1,575.59 and 699.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.84, 1,575.59 and 699.65 is: 965.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.84 : 1,575.59 = 699.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.84/1,575.59 = 699.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.84x = 1,575.59 × 699.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.84x = 1,102,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,356.08/1,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.42

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