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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.24, 1,564.08 and 952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.24, 1,564.08 and 952.56 is: 1,426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.24 : 1,564.08 = 952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.24/1,564.08 = 952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.24x = 1,564.08 × 952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.24x = 1,489,880.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,880.04/1,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.76

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