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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.10, 1,426.05 and 813.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.10, 1,426.05 and 813.30 is: 1,220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.10 : 1,426.05 = 813.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.10/1,426.05 = 813.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.10x = 1,426.05 × 813.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.10x = 1,159,806.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,806.47/950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.72

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