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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.31, 2,227.25 and 950.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.31, 2,227.25 and 950.92 is: 1,311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.31 : 2,227.25 = 950.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.31/2,227.25 = 950.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.31x = 2,227.25 × 950.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.31x = 2,117,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,925.43/1,614.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.97

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