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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.24, 1,570.62 and 702.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.24, 1,570.62 and 702.56 is: 1,051.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.24 : 1,570.62 = 702.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.24/1,570.62 = 702.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.24x = 1,570.62 × 702.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.24x = 1,103,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,454.79/1,049.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.67

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