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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.68, 1,591.51 and 949.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.68, 1,591.51 and 949.95 is: 1,416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.68 : 1,591.51 = 949.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.68/1,591.51 = 949.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.68x = 1,591.51 × 949.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.68x = 1,511,854.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,854.92/1,067.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.02

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