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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.34, 1,696.74 and 949.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.34, 1,696.74 and 949.71 is: 1,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.34 : 1,696.74 = 949.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.34/1,696.74 = 949.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.34x = 1,696.74 × 949.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.34x = 1,611,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,410.95/1,130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.60

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