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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.92, 1,980.47 and 702.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.92, 1,980.47 and 702.06 is: 1,055.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.92 : 1,980.47 = 702.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.92/1,980.47 = 702.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.92x = 1,980.47 × 702.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.92x = 1,390,405.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,405.26/1,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.00

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