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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.46, 1,696.92 and 949.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.46, 1,696.92 and 949.84 is: 1,425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.46 : 1,696.92 = 949.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.46/1,696.92 = 949.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.46x = 1,696.92 × 949.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.46x = 1,611,802.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,802.49/1,130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.79

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