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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.26, 1,839.13 and 952.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.26, 1,839.13 and 952.06 is: 1,426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.26 : 1,839.13 = 952.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.26/1,839.13 = 952.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.26x = 1,839.13 × 952.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.26x = 1,750,962.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,962.11/1,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.72

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