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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.92, 1,702.78 and 1,010.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.92, 1,702.78 and 1,010.14 is: 1,392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.92 : 1,702.78 = 1,010.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.92/1,702.78 = 1,010.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.92x = 1,702.78 × 1,010.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.92x = 1,720,046.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,046.19/1,234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.84

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