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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.68, 1,996.20 and 949.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.68, 1,996.20 and 949.68 is: 1,309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.68 : 1,996.20 = 949.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.68/1,996.20 = 949.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.68x = 1,996.20 × 949.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.68x = 1,895,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,751.22/1,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.51

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