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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.02, 1,792.80 and 950.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.02, 1,792.80 and 950.94 is: 1,426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.02 : 1,792.80 = 950.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.02/1,792.80 = 950.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.02x = 1,792.80 × 950.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.02x = 1,704,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,845.23/1,195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.62

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