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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.02, 2,228.73 and 952.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.02, 2,228.73 and 952.02 is: 1,313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.02 : 2,228.73 = 952.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.02/2,228.73 = 952.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.02x = 2,228.73 × 952.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.02x = 2,121,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,795.53/1,615.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.79

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