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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.91, 1,746.09 and 949.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.91, 1,746.09 and 949.01 is: 1,421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.91 : 1,746.09 = 949.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.91/1,746.09 = 949.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.91x = 1,746.09 × 949.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.91x = 1,657,048.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,048.14/1,165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.25

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