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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.25, 1,770.63 and 952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.25, 1,770.63 and 952.12 is: 1,312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.25 : 1,770.63 = 952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.25/1,770.63 = 952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.25x = 1,770.63 × 952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.25x = 1,685,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,852.24/1,284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.71

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