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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.70, 1,400.22 and 950.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.70, 1,400.22 and 950.82 is: 1,309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.70 : 1,400.22 = 950.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.70/1,400.22 = 950.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.70x = 1,400.22 × 950.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.70x = 1,331,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,357.18/1,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.49

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