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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.24, 1,670.96 and 952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.24, 1,670.96 and 952.16 is: 1,426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.24 : 1,670.96 = 952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.24/1,670.96 = 952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.24x = 1,670.96 × 952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.24x = 1,591,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,015.30/1,115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.62

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