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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.36, 1,855.20 and 952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.36, 1,855.20 and 952.24 is: 1,313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.36 : 1,855.20 = 952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.36/1,855.20 = 952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.36x = 1,855.20 × 952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.36x = 1,766,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,595.65/1,345.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.10

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