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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.16, 1,977.48 and 702.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.16, 1,977.48 and 702.48 is: 1,053.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.16 : 1,977.48 = 702.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.16/1,977.48 = 702.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.16x = 1,977.48 × 702.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.16x = 1,389,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,140.15/1,319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.05

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