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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.87, 1,504.31 and 949.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.87, 1,504.31 and 949.56 is: 1,424.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.87 : 1,504.31 = 949.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.87/1,504.31 = 949.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.87x = 1,504.31 × 949.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.87x = 1,428,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,432.60/1,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.34

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