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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.22, 2,924.28 and 853.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.22, 2,924.28 and 853.31 is: 1,279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.22 : 2,924.28 = 853.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.22/2,924.28 = 853.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.22x = 2,924.28 × 853.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.22x = 2,495,317.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,317.37/1,950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.51

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