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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.01, 2,227.55 and 950.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.01, 2,227.55 and 950.86 is: 1,312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.01 : 2,227.55 = 950.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.01/2,227.55 = 950.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.01x = 2,227.55 × 950.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.01x = 2,118,077.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,077.06/1,614.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.31

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