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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.28, 1,526.20 and 950.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.28, 1,526.20 and 950.09 is: 1,309.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.28 : 1,526.20 = 950.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.28/1,526.20 = 950.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.28x = 1,526.20 × 950.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.28x = 1,450,027.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,027.36/1,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.54

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