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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.26, 1,772.46 and 950.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.26, 1,772.46 and 950.90 is: 1,424.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.26 : 1,772.46 = 950.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.26/1,772.46 = 950.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.26x = 1,772.46 × 950.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.26x = 1,685,423.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,423.35/1,183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.39

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