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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.99, 2,027.39 and 702.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.99, 2,027.39 and 702.18 is: 1,053.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.99 : 2,027.39 = 702.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.99/2,027.39 = 702.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.99x = 2,027.39 × 702.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.99x = 1,423,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,589.20/1,350.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.74

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