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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.42, 2,276.43 and 950.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.42, 2,276.43 and 950.78 is: 1,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.42 : 2,276.43 = 950.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.42/2,276.43 = 950.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.42x = 2,276.43 × 950.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.42x = 2,164,384.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,384.12/1,649.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.21

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