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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.67, 2,228.29 and 952.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.67, 2,228.29 and 952.09 is: 1,313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.67 : 2,228.29 = 952.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.67/2,228.29 = 952.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.67x = 2,228.29 × 952.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.67x = 2,121,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,524.68/1,614.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.91

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