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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.88, 1,314.48 and 912.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.88, 1,314.48 and 912.48 is: 1,261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.88 : 1,314.48 = 912.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.88/1,314.48 = 912.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.88x = 1,314.48 × 912.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.88x = 1,199,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,436.71/950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.40

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