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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.80, 1,422.48 and 949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.80, 1,422.48 and 949.76 is: 1,303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.80 : 1,422.48 = 949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.80/1,422.48 = 949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.80x = 1,422.48 × 949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.80x = 1,351,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,014.60/1,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.06

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