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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.88, 1,511.28 and 702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.88, 1,511.28 and 702.96 is: 970.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.88 : 1,511.28 = 702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.88/1,511.28 = 702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.88x = 1,511.28 × 702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.88x = 1,062,369.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,369.39/1,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.31

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