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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.76, 1,889.79 and 950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.76, 1,889.79 and 950 is: 1,310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.76 : 1,889.79 = 950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.76/1,889.79 = 950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.76x = 1,889.79 × 950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.76x = 1,795,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,300.50/1,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.67

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