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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.16, 2,291.10 and 950.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.16, 2,291.10 and 950.68 is: 1,429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.16 : 2,291.10 = 950.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.16/2,291.10 = 950.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.16x = 2,291.10 × 950.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.16x = 2,178,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,102.95/1,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.05

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