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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.85, 1,314.36 and 874.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.85, 1,314.36 and 874.31 is: 1,208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.85 : 1,314.36 = 874.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.85/1,314.36 = 874.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.85x = 1,314.36 × 874.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.85x = 1,149,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,151.52/950.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.55

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