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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.06, 1,949.54 and 953.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.06, 1,949.54 and 953.30 is: 1,430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.06 : 1,949.54 = 953.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.06/1,949.54 = 953.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.06x = 1,949.54 × 953.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.06x = 1,858,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,496.48/1,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.65

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