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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.39, 1,866.65 and 952.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.39, 1,866.65 and 952.31 is: 1,428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.39 : 1,866.65 = 952.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.39/1,866.65 = 952.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.39x = 1,866.65 × 952.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.39x = 1,777,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,629.37/1,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.52

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