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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.20, 1,814.76 and 950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.20, 1,814.76 and 950.14 is: 1,423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.20 : 1,814.76 = 950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.20/1,814.76 = 950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.20x = 1,814.76 × 950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.20x = 1,724,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,276.07/1,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.61

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