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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.23, 1,870.56 and 950.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.23, 1,870.56 and 950.98 is: 1,427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.23 : 1,870.56 = 950.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.23/1,870.56 = 950.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.23x = 1,870.56 × 950.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.23x = 1,778,865.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,865.15/1,246.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.40

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