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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.96, 1,852.23 and 949.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.96, 1,852.23 and 949.11 is: 1,310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.96 : 1,852.23 = 949.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.96/1,852.23 = 949.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.96x = 1,852.23 × 949.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.96x = 1,757,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,970.02/1,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.00

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