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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.98, 1,889.72 and 952.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.98, 1,889.72 and 952.58 is: 1,427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.98 : 1,889.72 = 952.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.98/1,889.72 = 952.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.98x = 1,889.72 × 952.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.98x = 1,800,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,109.48/1,260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.55

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