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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.66, 1,964.12 and 952.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.66, 1,964.12 and 952.63 is: 1,313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.66 : 1,964.12 = 952.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.66/1,964.12 = 952.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.66x = 1,964.12 × 952.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.66x = 1,871,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,069.96/1,424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.35

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