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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.40, 1,425.60 and 831.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.40, 1,425.60 and 831.60 is: 1,247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.40 : 1,425.60 = 831.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.40/1,425.60 = 831.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.40x = 1,425.60 × 831.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.40x = 1,185,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,528.96/950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.40

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