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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.46, 2,832.79 and 702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.46, 2,832.79 and 702.24 is: 1,053.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.46 : 2,832.79 = 702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.46/2,832.79 = 702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.46x = 2,832.79 × 702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.46x = 1,989,294.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,294.03/1,888.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.39

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