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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.02, 1,421.10 and 925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.02, 1,421.10 and 925.80 is: 1,386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.02 : 1,421.10 = 925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.02/1,421.10 = 925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.02x = 1,421.10 × 925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.02x = 1,315,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,654.38/949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.33

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