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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.07, 1,964.52 and 952.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.07, 1,964.52 and 952.29 is: 1,313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.07 : 1,964.52 = 952.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.07/1,964.52 = 952.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.07x = 1,964.52 × 952.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.07x = 1,870,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,792.75/1,424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.69

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