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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.68, 1,843.85 and 952.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.68, 1,843.85 and 952.65 is: 1,315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.68 : 1,843.85 = 952.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.68/1,843.85 = 952.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.68x = 1,843.85 × 952.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.68x = 1,756,538.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,538.94/1,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.09

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