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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952, 1,420.14 and 806.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952, 1,420.14 and 806.66 is: 1,203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952 : 1,420.14 = 806.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952/1,420.14 = 806.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952x = 1,420.14 × 806.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952x = 1,145,570.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,570.13/952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.33

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