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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.40, 1,426.48 and 929.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.40, 1,426.48 and 929.14 is: 1,391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.40 : 1,426.48 = 929.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.40/1,426.48 = 929.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.40x = 1,426.48 × 929.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.40x = 1,325,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,399.63/952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.64

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