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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.08, 1,382.38 and 706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.08, 1,382.38 and 706.70 is: 974.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.08 : 1,382.38 = 706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.08/1,382.38 = 706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.08x = 1,382.38 × 706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.08x = 976,919.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,919.27/1,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.90

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