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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.85, 1,704.83 and 949.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.85, 1,704.83 and 949.40 is: 1,431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.85 : 1,704.83 = 949.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.85/1,704.83 = 949.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.85x = 1,704.83 × 949.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.85x = 1,618,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,558.72/1,130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.28

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