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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.32, 1,573.51 and 702.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.32, 1,573.51 and 702.63 is: 1,052.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.32 : 1,573.51 = 702.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.32/1,573.51 = 702.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.32x = 1,573.51 × 702.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.32x = 1,105,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,595.33/1,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.63

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