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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.72, 2,536.14 and 950.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.72, 2,536.14 and 950.28 is: 1,425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.72 : 2,536.14 = 950.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.72/2,536.14 = 950.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.72x = 2,536.14 × 950.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.72x = 2,410,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,043.42/1,690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.45

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