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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.08, 1,549.04 and 702.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.08, 1,549.04 and 702.68 is: 970.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.08 : 1,549.04 = 702.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.08/1,549.04 = 702.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.08x = 1,549.04 × 702.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.08x = 1,088,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,468.17/1,122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.05

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