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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.74, 1,548.77 and 702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.74, 1,548.77 and 702.26 is: 969.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.74 : 1,548.77 = 702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.74/1,548.77 = 702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.74x = 1,548.77 × 702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.74x = 1,087,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,639.58/1,121.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.60

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