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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.20, 1,862.92 and 957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.20, 1,862.92 and 957.52 is: 1,322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.20 : 1,862.92 = 957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.20/1,862.92 = 957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.20x = 1,862.92 × 957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.20x = 1,783,783.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,783.16/1,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.10

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