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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.40, 1,996.92 and 950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.40, 1,996.92 and 950.60 is: 1,311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.40 : 1,996.92 = 950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.40/1,996.92 = 950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.40x = 1,996.92 × 950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.40x = 1,898,272.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,272.15/1,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.50

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