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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.99, 2,181.09 and 950.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.99, 2,181.09 and 950.62 is: 1,312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.99 : 2,181.09 = 950.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.99/2,181.09 = 950.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.99x = 2,181.09 × 950.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.99x = 2,073,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,387.78/1,579.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.28

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