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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.78, 1,511.62 and 702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.78, 1,511.62 and 702.02 is: 969.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.78 : 1,511.62 = 702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.78/1,511.62 = 702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.78x = 1,511.62 × 702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.78x = 1,061,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,187.47/1,094.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.32

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