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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.26, 1,829.82 and 952.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.26, 1,829.82 and 952.47 is: 1,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.26 : 1,829.82 = 952.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.26/1,829.82 = 952.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.26x = 1,829.82 × 952.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.26x = 1,742,852.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,852.23/1,324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.10

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