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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.52, 1,510.72 and 702.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.52, 1,510.72 and 702.88 is: 969.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.52 : 1,510.72 = 702.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.52/1,510.72 = 702.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.52x = 1,510.72 × 702.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.52x = 1,061,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,854.87/1,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.27

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