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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.01, 1,920.03 and 950.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.01, 1,920.03 and 950.50 is: 1,311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.01 : 1,920.03 = 950.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.01/1,920.03 = 950.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.01x = 1,920.03 × 950.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.01x = 1,824,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,988.52/1,392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.05

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