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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.36, 2,238.63 and 950.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.36, 2,238.63 and 950.06 is: 1,310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.36 : 2,238.63 = 950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.36/2,238.63 = 950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.36x = 2,238.63 × 950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.36x = 2,126,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,832.82/1,622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.95

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