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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.29, 1,509.58 and 950.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.29, 1,509.58 and 950.96 is: 1,426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.29 : 1,509.58 = 950.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.29/1,509.58 = 950.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.29x = 1,509.58 × 950.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.29x = 1,435,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,550.20/1,006.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.58

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