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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.55, 1,727.13 and 950.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.55, 1,727.13 and 950.56 is: 1,423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.55 : 1,727.13 = 950.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.55/1,727.13 = 950.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.55x = 1,727.13 × 950.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.55x = 1,641,740.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,740.69/1,153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.21

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