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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.10, 2,033.20 and 950.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.10, 2,033.20 and 950.03 is: 1,310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.10 : 2,033.20 = 950.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.10/2,033.20 = 950.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.10x = 2,033.20 × 950.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.10x = 1,931,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,601.00/1,474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.36

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