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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.56, 1,450.92 and 702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.56, 1,450.92 and 702 is: 968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.56 : 1,450.92 = 702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.56/1,450.92 = 702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.56x = 1,450.92 × 702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.56x = 1,018,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,545.84/1,051.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.60

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