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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.06, 1,836.81 and 950.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.06, 1,836.81 and 950.46 is: 1,426.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.06 : 1,836.81 = 950.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.06/1,836.81 = 950.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.06x = 1,836.81 × 950.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.06x = 1,745,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,814.43/1,224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.25

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