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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.10, 1,825.09 and 950.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.10, 1,825.09 and 950.90 is: 1,312.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.10 : 1,825.09 = 950.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.10/1,825.09 = 950.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.10x = 1,825.09 × 950.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.10x = 1,735,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,478.08/1,322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.67

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