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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.55, 1,677.82 and 952.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.55, 1,677.82 and 952.47 is: 1,428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.55 : 1,677.82 = 952.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.55/1,677.82 = 952.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.55x = 1,677.82 × 952.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.55x = 1,598,073.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,073.22/1,118.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.70

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