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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.57, 1,979.66 and 702.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.57, 1,979.66 and 702.95 is: 1,054.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.57 : 1,979.66 = 702.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.57/1,979.66 = 702.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.57x = 1,979.66 × 702.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.57x = 1,391,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,598.48/1,319.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.58

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