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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.52, 1,425.96 and 852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.52, 1,425.96 and 852.27 is: 1,274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.52 : 1,425.96 = 852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.52/1,425.96 = 852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.52x = 1,425.96 × 852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.52x = 1,215,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,302.93/953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.54

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