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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.11, 1,948.15 and 952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.11, 1,948.15 and 952.32 is: 1,429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.11 : 1,948.15 = 952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.11/1,948.15 = 952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.11x = 1,948.15 × 952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.11x = 1,855,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,259.83/1,298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.20

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