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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.75, 1,853.75 and 950.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.75, 1,853.75 and 950.99 is: 1,311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.75 : 1,853.75 = 950.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.75/1,853.75 = 950.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.75x = 1,853.75 × 950.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.75x = 1,762,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,892.96/1,343.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.92

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