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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.42, 1,512.24 and 702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.42, 1,512.24 and 702.66 is: 970.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.42 : 1,512.24 = 702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.42/1,512.24 = 702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.42x = 1,512.24 × 702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.42x = 1,062,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,590.56/1,095.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.03

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