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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.37, 1,988.88 and 702.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.37, 1,988.88 and 702.01 is: 1,052.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.37 : 1,988.88 = 702.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.37/1,988.88 = 702.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.37x = 1,988.88 × 702.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.37x = 1,396,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,213.65/1,326.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.66

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