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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.21, 1,587.86 and 952.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.21, 1,587.86 and 952.35 is: 1,312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.21 : 1,587.86 = 952.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.21/1,587.86 = 952.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.21x = 1,587.86 × 952.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.21x = 1,512,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,198.47/1,152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.43

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