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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.42, 2,121.12 and 952.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.42, 2,121.12 and 952.08 is: 1,428.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.42 : 2,121.12 = 952.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.42/2,121.12 = 952.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.42x = 2,121.12 × 952.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.42x = 2,019,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,475.93/1,413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.79

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