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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.40, 1,964.71 and 952.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.40, 1,964.71 and 952.11 is: 1,313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.40 : 1,964.71 = 952.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.40/1,964.71 = 952.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.40x = 1,964.71 × 952.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.40x = 1,870,620.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,620.04/1,424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.27

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