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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.28, 1,964.35 and 952.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.28, 1,964.35 and 952.26 is: 1,313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.28 : 1,964.35 = 952.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.28/1,964.35 = 952.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.28x = 1,964.35 × 952.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.28x = 1,870,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,565.76/1,424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.34

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