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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.40, 2,168.22 and 950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.40, 2,168.22 and 950.40 is: 1,311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.40 : 2,168.22 = 950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.40/2,168.22 = 950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.40x = 2,168.22 × 950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.40x = 2,060,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,676.29/1,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.36

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