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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.54, 1,680.22 and 952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.54, 1,680.22 and 952.28 is: 1,314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.54 : 1,680.22 = 952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.54/1,680.22 = 952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.54x = 1,680.22 × 952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.54x = 1,600,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,039.90/1,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.16

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