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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.87, 1,054.19 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.87, 1,054.19 and 189.75 is: 284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.87 : 1,054.19 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.87/1,054.19 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.87x = 1,054.19 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.87x = 200,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,031.60/702.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.59

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