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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.62, 2,027.73 and 702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.62, 2,027.73 and 702.20 is: 1,053.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.62 : 2,027.73 = 702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.62/2,027.73 = 702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.62x = 2,027.73 × 702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.62x = 1,423,861.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,861.87/1,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.45

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