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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.33, 2,658.24 and 950.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.33, 2,658.24 and 950.21 is: 1,426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.33 : 2,658.24 = 950.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.33/2,658.24 = 950.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.33x = 2,658.24 × 950.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.33x = 2,525,886.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,886.23/1,770.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.79

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