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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.52, 1,832.52 and 950.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.52, 1,832.52 and 950.92 is: 1,426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.52 : 1,832.52 = 950.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.52/1,832.52 = 950.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.52x = 1,832.52 × 950.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.52x = 1,742,579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,579.92/1,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.57

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