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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.90, 1,826.85 and 950.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.90, 1,826.85 and 950.68 is: 1,310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.90 : 1,826.85 = 950.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.90/1,826.85 = 950.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.90x = 1,826.85 × 950.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.90x = 1,736,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,749.76/1,324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.85

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