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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.43, 1,424.69 and 894.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.43, 1,424.69 and 894.11 is: 1,337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.43 : 1,424.69 = 894.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.43/1,424.69 = 894.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.43x = 1,424.69 × 894.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.43x = 1,273,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,831.81/952.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.45

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