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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.67, 2,658.94 and 952.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.67, 2,658.94 and 952.54 is: 1,428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.67 : 2,658.94 = 952.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.67/2,658.94 = 952.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.67x = 2,658.94 × 952.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.67x = 2,532,746.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,746.71/1,772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.78

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