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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.20, 1,698.64 and 950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.20, 1,698.64 and 950.08 is: 1,426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.20 : 1,698.64 = 950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.20/1,698.64 = 950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.20x = 1,698.64 × 950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.20x = 1,613,843.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,843.89/1,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.67

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