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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.15, 1,755.58 and 952.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.15, 1,755.58 and 952.22 is: 1,427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.15 : 1,755.58 = 952.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.15/1,755.58 = 952.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.15x = 1,755.58 × 952.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.15x = 1,671,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,699.92/1,171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.40

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