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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.91, 1,745.34 and 949.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.91, 1,745.34 and 949.26 is: 1,311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.91 : 1,745.34 = 949.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.91/1,745.34 = 949.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.91x = 1,745.34 × 949.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.91x = 1,656,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,781.45/1,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.88

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