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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.25, 1,855.81 and 952.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.25, 1,855.81 and 952.49 is: 1,313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.25 : 1,855.81 = 952.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.25/1,855.81 = 952.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.25x = 1,855.81 × 952.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.25x = 1,767,640.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,640.47/1,345.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.99

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