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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.76, 1,473.81 and 950.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.76, 1,473.81 and 950.38 is: 1,310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.76 : 1,473.81 = 950.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.76/1,473.81 = 950.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.76x = 1,473.81 × 950.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.76x = 1,400,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,679.55/1,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.57

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