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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.52, 2,204.48 and 950.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.52, 2,204.48 and 950.92 is: 1,425.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.52 : 2,204.48 = 950.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.52/2,204.48 = 950.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.52x = 2,204.48 × 950.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.52x = 2,096,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,284.12/1,470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.54

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