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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.74, 2,239.77 and 950.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.74, 2,239.77 and 950.86 is: 1,312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.74 : 2,239.77 = 950.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.74/2,239.77 = 950.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.74x = 2,239.77 × 950.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.74x = 2,129,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,707.70/1,622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.41

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