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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.18, 1,417.62 and 846.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.18, 1,417.62 and 846.23 is: 1,262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.18 : 1,417.62 = 846.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.18/1,417.62 = 846.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.18x = 1,417.62 × 846.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.18x = 1,199,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,628.66/950.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.53

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