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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.92, 1,665.33 and 952.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.92, 1,665.33 and 952.68 is: 1,435.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.92 : 1,665.33 = 952.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.92/1,665.33 = 952.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.92x = 1,665.33 × 952.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.92x = 1,586,529.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,529.26/1,104.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.88

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