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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.12, 1,894.39 and 952.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.12, 1,894.39 and 952.34 is: 1,314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.12 : 1,894.39 = 952.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.12/1,894.39 = 952.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.12x = 1,894.39 × 952.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.12x = 1,804,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,091.52/1,372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.82

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