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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.68, 1,548.86 and 702.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.68, 1,548.86 and 702.86 is: 969.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.68 : 1,548.86 = 702.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.68/1,548.86 = 702.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.68x = 1,548.86 × 702.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.68x = 1,088,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,625.75/1,122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.66

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