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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254, 1,730.52 and 702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254, 1,730.52 and 702 is: 968.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254 : 1,730.52 = 702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254/1,730.52 = 702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254x = 1,730.52 × 702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254x = 1,214,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,825.04/1,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.76

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