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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.30, 1,331.50 and 950.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.30, 1,331.50 and 950.30 is: 1,331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.30 : 1,331.50 = 950.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.30/1,331.50 = 950.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.30x = 1,331.50 × 950.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.30x = 1,265,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,324.45/950.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.50

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