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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.72, 1,891.93 and 952.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.72, 1,891.93 and 952.07 is: 1,313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.72 : 1,891.93 = 952.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.72/1,891.93 = 952.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.72x = 1,891.93 × 952.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.72x = 1,801,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,249.80/1,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.13

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