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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.85, 2,350.43 and 950.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.85, 2,350.43 and 950.90 is: 1,425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.85 : 2,350.43 = 950.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.85/2,350.43 = 950.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.85x = 2,350.43 × 950.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.85x = 2,235,019.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,019.13/1,567.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.53

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