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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.60, 1,999.44 and 949.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.60, 1,999.44 and 949.12 is: 1,423.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.60 : 1,999.44 = 949.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.60/1,999.44 = 949.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.60x = 1,999.44 × 949.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.60x = 1,897,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,708.49/1,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.00

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