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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.08, 2,439.14 and 702.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.08, 2,439.14 and 702.06 is: 1,052.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.08 : 2,439.14 = 702.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.08/2,439.14 = 702.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.08x = 2,439.14 × 702.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.08x = 1,712,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,419.12/1,627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.45

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