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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.40, 1,422.90 and 853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.40, 1,422.90 and 853.20 is: 1,277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.40 : 1,422.90 = 853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.40/1,422.90 = 853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.40x = 1,422.90 × 853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.40x = 1,214,018.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,018.28/950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.38

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