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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.49, 1,676.79 and 950.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.49, 1,676.79 and 950.47 is: 1,310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.49 : 1,676.79 = 950.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.49/1,676.79 = 950.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.49x = 1,676.79 × 950.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.49x = 1,593,734.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,734.84/1,216.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.11

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