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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.37, 1,853.18 and 952.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.37, 1,853.18 and 952.71 is: 1,311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.37 : 1,853.18 = 952.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.37/1,853.18 = 952.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.37x = 1,853.18 × 952.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.37x = 1,765,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,545.40/1,346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.34

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