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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.82, 2,164.96 and 950.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.82, 2,164.96 and 950.67 is: 1,423.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.82 : 2,164.96 = 950.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.82/2,164.96 = 950.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.82x = 2,164.96 × 950.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.82x = 2,058,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,162.52/1,445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.53

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