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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.47, 1,864.27 and 952.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.47, 1,864.27 and 952.46 is: 1,314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.47 : 1,864.27 = 952.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.47/1,864.27 = 952.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.47x = 1,864.27 × 952.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.47x = 1,775,634.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,634.47/1,350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.83

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