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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.48, 1,890.98 and 952.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.48, 1,890.98 and 952.18 is: 1,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.48 : 1,890.98 = 952.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.48/1,890.98 = 952.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.48x = 1,890.98 × 952.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.48x = 1,800,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,553.34/1,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.85

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