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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.57, 2,414.32 and 952.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.57, 2,414.32 and 952.89 is: 1,314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.57 : 2,414.32 = 952.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.57/2,414.32 = 952.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.57x = 2,414.32 × 952.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.57x = 2,300,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,581.38/1,749.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.94

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