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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.24, 1,834.52 and 702.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.24, 1,834.52 and 702.61 is: 1,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.24 : 1,834.52 = 702.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.24/1,834.52 = 702.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.24x = 1,834.52 × 702.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.24x = 1,288,944.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,944.00/1,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.72

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