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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.02, 1,422.36 and 674.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.02, 1,422.36 and 674.54 is: 1,010.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.02 : 1,422.36 = 674.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.02/1,422.36 = 674.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.02x = 1,422.36 × 674.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.02x = 959,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,431.60/949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.97

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