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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.53, 1,834.49 and 949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.53, 1,834.49 and 949.28 is: 1,422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.53 : 1,834.49 = 949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.53/1,834.49 = 949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.53x = 1,834.49 × 949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.53x = 1,741,433.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,433.04/1,224.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.12

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