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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.04, 1,681.68 and 950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.04, 1,681.68 and 950.24 is: 1,422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.04 : 1,681.68 = 950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.04/1,681.68 = 950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.04x = 1,681.68 × 950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.04x = 1,597,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,999.60/1,123.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.92

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