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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.16, 1,425.15 and 673.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.16, 1,425.15 and 673.70 is: 1,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.16 : 1,425.15 = 673.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.16/1,425.15 = 673.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.16x = 1,425.15 × 673.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.16x = 960,127.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,127.05/950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.49

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