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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.13, 1,419.96 and 876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.13, 1,419.96 and 876.24 is: 1,309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.13 : 1,419.96 = 876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.13/1,419.96 = 876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.13x = 1,419.96 × 876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.13x = 1,244,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,225.64/950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.53

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