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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.54, 1,571.56 and 702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.54, 1,571.56 and 702.32 is: 1,051.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.54 : 1,571.56 = 702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.54/1,571.56 = 702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.54x = 1,571.56 × 702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.54x = 1,103,728.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,728.41/1,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.64

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