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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.08, 1,697.84 and 950.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.08, 1,697.84 and 950.48 is: 1,426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.08 : 1,697.84 = 950.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.08/1,697.84 = 950.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.08x = 1,697.84 × 950.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.08x = 1,613,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,762.96/1,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.75

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