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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.87, 1,928.79 and 950.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.87, 1,928.79 and 950.09 is: 1,310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.87 : 1,928.79 = 950.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.87/1,928.79 = 950.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.87x = 1,928.79 × 950.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.87x = 1,832,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,524.09/1,397.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.94

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