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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.43, 1,616.16 and 952.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.43, 1,616.16 and 952.21 is: 1,420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.43 : 1,616.16 = 952.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.43/1,616.16 = 952.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.43x = 1,616.16 × 952.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.43x = 1,538,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,923.71/1,083.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.42

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