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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.52, 1,053.80 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.52, 1,053.80 and 189.52 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.52 : 1,053.80 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.52/1,053.80 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.52x = 1,053.80 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.52x = 199,716.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,716.18/702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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