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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.73, 1,888.57 and 950.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.73, 1,888.57 and 950.44 is: 1,310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.73 : 1,888.57 = 950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.73/1,888.57 = 950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.73x = 1,888.57 × 950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.73x = 1,794,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,970.13/1,369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.46

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