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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.51, 1,771.61 and 950.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.51, 1,771.61 and 950.23 is: 1,422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.51 : 1,771.61 = 950.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.51/1,771.61 = 950.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.51x = 1,771.61 × 950.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.51x = 1,683,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,434.92/1,183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.41

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