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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.10, 1,928.94 and 702.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.10, 1,928.94 and 702.37 is: 1,052.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.10 : 1,928.94 = 702.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.10/1,928.94 = 702.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.10x = 1,928.94 × 702.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.10x = 1,354,829.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,829.59/1,287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.62

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