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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.18, 1,317.60 and 812.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.18, 1,317.60 and 812.07 is: 1,123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.18 : 1,317.60 = 812.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.18/1,317.60 = 812.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.18x = 1,317.60 × 812.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.18x = 1,069,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,979.37/952.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.72

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