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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.87, 1,921.33 and 950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.87, 1,921.33 and 950.02 is: 1,311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.87 : 1,921.33 = 950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.87/1,921.33 = 950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.87x = 1,921.33 × 950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.87x = 1,825,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,287.57/1,391.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.39

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