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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096, 1,510.38 and 702.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096, 1,510.38 and 702.34 is: 967.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096 : 1,510.38 = 702.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096/1,510.38 = 702.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096x = 1,510.38 × 702.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096x = 1,060,800.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,800.29/1,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.88

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