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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.64, 2,399.14 and 950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.64, 2,399.14 and 950.76 is: 1,424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.64 : 2,399.14 = 950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.64/2,399.14 = 950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.64x = 2,399.14 × 950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.64x = 2,281,006.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,006.35/1,601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.17

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