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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.08, 1,310.44 and 803.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.08, 1,310.44 and 803.48 is: 1,108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.08 : 1,310.44 = 803.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.08/1,310.44 = 803.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.08x = 1,310.44 × 803.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.08x = 1,052,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,912.33/950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.24

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