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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.28, 1,949.28 and 946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.28, 1,949.28 and 946.72 is: 1,305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.28 : 1,949.28 = 946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.28/1,949.28 = 946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.28x = 1,949.28 × 946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.28x = 1,845,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,422.36/1,413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.77

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