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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.48, 1,867.94 and 949.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.48, 1,867.94 and 949.23 is: 1,424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.48 : 1,867.94 = 949.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.48/1,867.94 = 949.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.48x = 1,867.94 × 949.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.48x = 1,773,099.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,099.94/1,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.78

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