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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.94, 1,314.51 and 912.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.94, 1,314.51 and 912.18 is: 1,260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.94 : 1,314.51 = 912.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.94/1,314.51 = 912.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.94x = 1,314.51 × 912.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.94x = 1,199,069.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,069.73/950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.93

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