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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.54, 2,094.18 and 702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.54, 2,094.18 and 702.26 is: 1,052.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.54 : 2,094.18 = 702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.54/2,094.18 = 702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.54x = 2,094.18 × 702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.54x = 1,470,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,648.38/1,397.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.32

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