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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.29, 1,380.59 and 707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.29, 1,380.59 and 707.04 is: 973.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.29 : 1,380.59 = 707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.29/1,380.59 = 707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.29x = 1,380.59 × 707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.29x = 976,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,132.35/1,002.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.90

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