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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.02, 1,840.20 and 952.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.02, 1,840.20 and 952.75 is: 1,427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.02 : 1,840.20 = 952.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.02/1,840.20 = 952.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.02x = 1,840.20 × 952.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.02x = 1,753,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,250.55/1,228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.71

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