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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.02, 1,921.98 and 1,052.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.02, 1,921.98 and 1,052.36 is: 1,575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.02 : 1,921.98 = 1,052.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.02/1,921.98 = 1,052.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.02x = 1,921.98 × 1,052.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.02x = 2,022,614.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,614.87/1,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.22

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