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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.55, 1,528.68 and 952.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.55, 1,528.68 and 952.91 is: 1,425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.55 : 1,528.68 = 952.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.55/1,528.68 = 952.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.55x = 1,528.68 × 952.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.55x = 1,456,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,686.82/1,021.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.95

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