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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.61, 1,427.02 and 702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.61, 1,427.02 and 702.46 is: 968.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.61 : 1,427.02 = 702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.61/1,427.02 = 702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.61x = 1,427.02 × 702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.61x = 1,002,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,422.49/1,034.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.89

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