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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.26, 1,473.12 and 949.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.26, 1,473.12 and 949.88 is: 1,309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.26 : 1,473.12 = 949.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.26/1,473.12 = 949.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.26x = 1,473.12 × 949.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.26x = 1,399,287.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,287.23/1,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.88

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