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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.92, 1,890.18 and 949.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.92, 1,890.18 and 949.62 is: 1,310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.92 : 1,890.18 = 949.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.92/1,890.18 = 949.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.92x = 1,890.18 × 949.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.92x = 1,794,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,952.73/1,369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.26

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