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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.46, 1,572.72 and 952.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.46, 1,572.72 and 952.63 is: 1,314.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.46 : 1,572.72 = 952.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.46/1,572.72 = 952.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.46x = 1,572.72 × 952.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.46x = 1,498,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,212.60/1,139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.84

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