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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.09, 1,730.65 and 702.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.09, 1,730.65 and 702.09 is: 968.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.09 : 1,730.65 = 702.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.09/1,730.65 = 702.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.09x = 1,730.65 × 702.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.09x = 1,215,072.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,072.06/1,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.89

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