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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.36, 1,517.44 and 952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.36, 1,517.44 and 952.92 is: 1,311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.36 : 1,517.44 = 952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.36/1,517.44 = 952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.36x = 1,517.44 × 952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.36x = 1,445,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,998.92/1,102.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.73

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