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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.90, 1,825.47 and 949.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.90, 1,825.47 and 949.68 is: 1,309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.90 : 1,825.47 = 949.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.90/1,825.47 = 949.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.90x = 1,825.47 × 949.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.90x = 1,733,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,612.35/1,323.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.47

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