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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.20, 1,422.60 and 950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.20, 1,422.60 and 950.20 is: 1,422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.20 : 1,422.60 = 950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.20/1,422.60 = 950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.20x = 1,422.60 × 950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.20x = 1,351,754.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,754.52/950.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.60

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