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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.80, 2,084.22 and 950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.80, 2,084.22 and 950.88 is: 1,311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.80 : 2,084.22 = 950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.80/2,084.22 = 950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.80x = 2,084.22 × 950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.80x = 1,981,843.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,843.11/1,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.78

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