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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.39, 1,733.33 and 949.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.39, 1,733.33 and 949.46 is: 1,430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.39 : 1,733.33 = 949.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.39/1,733.33 = 949.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.39x = 1,733.33 × 949.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.39x = 1,645,721.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,721.21/1,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.58

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