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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.54, 2,086.56 and 952.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.54, 2,086.56 and 952.38 is: 1,313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.54 : 2,086.56 = 952.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.54/2,086.56 = 952.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.54x = 2,086.56 × 952.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.54x = 1,987,198.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,198.01/1,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.82

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