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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.01, 1,415.44 and 932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.01, 1,415.44 and 932.60 is: 1,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.01 : 1,415.44 = 932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.01/1,415.44 = 932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.01x = 1,415.44 × 932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.01x = 1,320,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,039.34/949.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.96

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