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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.31, 1,671.41 and 949.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.31, 1,671.41 and 949.92 is: 1,423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.31 : 1,671.41 = 949.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.31/1,671.41 = 949.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.31x = 1,671.41 × 949.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.31x = 1,587,694.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,694.77/1,115.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.55

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