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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.32, 1,314.69 and 901.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.32, 1,314.69 and 901.45 is: 1,244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.32 : 1,314.69 = 901.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.32/1,314.69 = 901.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.32x = 1,314.69 × 901.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.32x = 1,185,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,125.56/952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.46

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