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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.21, 2,036.48 and 950.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.21, 2,036.48 and 950.33 is: 1,311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.21 : 2,036.48 = 950.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.21/2,036.48 = 950.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.21x = 2,036.48 × 950.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.21x = 1,935,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,328.38/1,475.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.90

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