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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.52, 1,592.16 and 952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.52, 1,592.16 and 952.32 is: 1,425.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.52 : 1,592.16 = 952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.52/1,592.16 = 952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.52x = 1,592.16 × 952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.52x = 1,516,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,245.81/1,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.69

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