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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.49, 1,701.46 and 952.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.49, 1,701.46 and 952.09 is: 1,314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.49 : 1,701.46 = 952.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.49/1,701.46 = 952.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.49x = 1,701.46 × 952.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.49x = 1,619,938.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,938.29/1,232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.37

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