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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.82, 2,029.23 and 702.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.82, 2,029.23 and 702.21 is: 1,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.82 : 2,029.23 = 702.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.82/2,029.23 = 702.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.82x = 2,029.23 × 702.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.82x = 1,424,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,945.60/1,352.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.32

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