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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.70, 1,768.89 and 950.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.70, 1,768.89 and 950.34 is: 1,426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.70 : 1,768.89 = 950.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.70/1,768.89 = 950.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.70x = 1,768.89 × 950.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.70x = 1,681,046.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,046.92/1,178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.19

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