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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.87, 2,362.80 and 950.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.87, 2,362.80 and 950.86 is: 1,426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.87 : 2,362.80 = 950.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.87/2,362.80 = 950.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.87x = 2,362.80 × 950.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.87x = 2,246,692.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,692.01/1,574.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.59

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