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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.76, 2,225.56 and 950.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.76, 2,225.56 and 950.06 is: 1,311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.76 : 2,225.56 = 950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.76/2,225.56 = 950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.76x = 2,225.56 × 950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.76x = 2,114,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,410.78/1,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.06

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