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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.95, 1,854.78 and 952.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.95, 1,854.78 and 952.29 is: 1,312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.95 : 1,854.78 = 952.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.95/1,854.78 = 952.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.95x = 1,854.78 × 952.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.95x = 1,766,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,288.45/1,345.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.30

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