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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.05, 2,041.11 and 950.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.05, 2,041.11 and 950.38 is: 1,425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.05 : 2,041.11 = 950.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.05/2,041.11 = 950.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.05x = 2,041.11 × 950.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.05x = 1,939,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,825.02/1,361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.24

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