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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.60, 2,033.89 and 950.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.60, 2,033.89 and 950.13 is: 1,310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.60 : 2,033.89 = 950.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.60/2,033.89 = 950.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.60x = 2,033.89 × 950.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.60x = 1,932,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,459.91/1,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.50

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