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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.21, 1,270.52 and 700.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.21, 1,270.52 and 700.14 is: 1,054.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.21 : 1,270.52 = 700.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.21/1,270.52 = 700.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.21x = 1,270.52 × 700.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.21x = 889,545.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,545.76/843.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.95

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