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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.37, 1,803.24 and 952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.37, 1,803.24 and 952.92 is: 1,314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.37 : 1,803.24 = 952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.37/1,803.24 = 952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.37x = 1,803.24 × 952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.37x = 1,718,343.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,343.46/1,307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.35

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