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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.99, 1,894.22 and 952.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.99, 1,894.22 and 952.21 is: 1,314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.99 : 1,894.22 = 952.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.99/1,894.22 = 952.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.99x = 1,894.22 × 952.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.99x = 1,803,695.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,695.23/1,371.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.66

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