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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.38, 1,465.08 and 702.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.38, 1,465.08 and 702.74 is: 969.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.38 : 1,465.08 = 702.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.38/1,465.08 = 702.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.38x = 1,465.08 × 702.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.38x = 1,029,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,570.32/1,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.12

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