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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.05, 1,419.93 and 946.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.05, 1,419.93 and 946.62 is: 1,416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.05 : 1,419.93 = 946.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.05/1,419.93 = 946.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.05x = 1,419.93 × 946.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.05x = 1,344,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,134.14/949.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.29

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