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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.74, 1,996.71 and 950.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.74, 1,996.71 and 950.12 is: 1,311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.74 : 1,996.71 = 950.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.74/1,996.71 = 950.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.74x = 1,996.71 × 950.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.74x = 1,897,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,114.11/1,446.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.30

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