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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.16, 1,627.80 and 950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.16, 1,627.80 and 950.80 is: 1,424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.16 : 1,627.80 = 950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.16/1,627.80 = 950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.16x = 1,627.80 × 950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.16x = 1,547,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,712.24/1,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.94

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