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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.49, 1,590.84 and 952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.49, 1,590.84 and 952.14 is: 1,426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.49 : 1,590.84 = 952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.49/1,590.84 = 952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.49x = 1,590.84 × 952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.49x = 1,514,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,702.40/1,061.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.96

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