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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.50, 1,886.48 and 949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.50, 1,886.48 and 949.44 is: 1,423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.50 : 1,886.48 = 949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.50/1,886.48 = 949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.50x = 1,886.48 × 949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.50x = 1,791,099.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,099.57/1,258.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.20

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