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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.96, 2,092.72 and 702.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.96, 2,092.72 and 702.08 is: 1,053.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.96 : 2,092.72 = 702.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.96/2,092.72 = 702.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.96x = 2,092.72 × 702.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.96x = 1,469,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,256.86/1,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.26

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