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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.25, 1,853.06 and 950.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.25, 1,853.06 and 950.49 is: 1,311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.25 : 1,853.06 = 950.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.25/1,853.06 = 950.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.25x = 1,853.06 × 950.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.25x = 1,761,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,310.25/1,343.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.23

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