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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.31, 1,854.27 and 950.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.31, 1,854.27 and 950.73 is: 1,312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.31 : 1,854.27 = 950.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.31/1,854.27 = 950.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.31x = 1,854.27 × 950.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.31x = 1,762,910.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,910.12/1,343.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.36

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