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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.08, 2,226.52 and 950.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.08, 2,226.52 and 950.84 is: 1,311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.08 : 2,226.52 = 950.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.08/2,226.52 = 950.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.08x = 2,226.52 × 950.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.08x = 2,117,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,064.28/1,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.62

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