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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.46, 2,012.27 and 950.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.46, 2,012.27 and 950.43 is: 1,427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.46 : 2,012.27 = 950.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.46/2,012.27 = 950.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.46x = 2,012.27 × 950.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.46x = 1,912,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,521.78/1,339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.83

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