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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.89, 2,413.43 and 952.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.89, 2,413.43 and 952.23 is: 1,314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.89 : 2,413.43 = 952.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.89/2,413.43 = 952.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.89x = 2,413.43 × 952.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.89x = 2,298,140.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,140.45/1,748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.06

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