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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.52, 2,402.28 and 952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.52, 2,402.28 and 952.80 is: 1,429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.52 : 2,402.28 = 952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.52/2,402.28 = 952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.52x = 2,402.28 × 952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.52x = 2,288,892.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,892.38/1,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.20

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