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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.74, 2,302.62 and 950.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.74, 2,302.62 and 950.93 is: 1,312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.74 : 2,302.62 = 950.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.74/2,302.62 = 950.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.74x = 2,302.62 × 950.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.74x = 2,189,623.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,623.99/1,668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.14

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