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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.52, 1,838.96 and 950.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.52, 1,838.96 and 950.35 is: 1,423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.52 : 1,838.96 = 950.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.52/1,838.96 = 950.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.52x = 1,838.96 × 950.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.52x = 1,747,648.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,648.66/1,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.73

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