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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.08, 2,033.55 and 950.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.08, 2,033.55 and 950.28 is: 1,310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.08 : 2,033.55 = 950.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.08/2,033.55 = 950.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.08x = 2,033.55 × 950.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.08x = 1,932,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,441.89/1,474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.95

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