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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.53, 1,576.68 and 694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.53, 1,576.68 and 694.24 is: 958.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.53 : 1,576.68 = 694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.53/1,576.68 = 694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.53x = 1,576.68 × 694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.53x = 1,094,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,594.32/1,142.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.04

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