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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.60, 1,592.81 and 950.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.60, 1,592.81 and 950.64 is: 1,418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.60 : 1,592.81 = 950.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.60/1,592.81 = 950.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.60x = 1,592.81 × 950.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.60x = 1,514,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,184.15/1,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.31

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