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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.84, 1,840.52 and 952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.84, 1,840.52 and 952.76 is: 1,427.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.84 : 1,840.52 = 952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.84/1,840.52 = 952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.84x = 1,840.52 × 952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.84x = 1,753,580.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,580.82/1,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.02

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