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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.90, 1,573.49 and 950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.90, 1,573.49 and 950.22 is: 1,418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.90 : 1,573.49 = 950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.90/1,573.49 = 950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.90x = 1,573.49 × 950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.90x = 1,495,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,161.67/1,053.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.69

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