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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.60, 1,425.89 and 787.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.60, 1,425.89 and 787.94 is: 1,181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.60 : 1,425.89 = 787.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.60/1,425.89 = 787.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.60x = 1,425.89 × 787.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.60x = 1,123,511.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,511.83/950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.90

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