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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366, 1,885.56 and 952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366, 1,885.56 and 952.24 is: 1,314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366 : 1,885.56 = 952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366/1,885.56 = 952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366x = 1,885.56 × 952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366x = 1,795,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,505.65/1,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.43

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