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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.62, 1,854.26 and 950.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.62, 1,854.26 and 950.77 is: 1,312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.62 : 1,854.26 = 950.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.62/1,854.26 = 950.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.62x = 1,854.26 × 950.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.62x = 1,762,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,974.78/1,343.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.11

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