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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.02, 1,782.95 and 702.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.02, 1,782.95 and 702.54 is: 969.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.02 : 1,782.95 = 702.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.02/1,782.95 = 702.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.02x = 1,782.95 × 702.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.02x = 1,252,595.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,595.45/1,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.49

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