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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.10, 1,424.55 and 812.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.10, 1,424.55 and 812.30 is: 1,219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.10 : 1,424.55 = 812.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.10/1,424.55 = 812.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.10x = 1,424.55 × 812.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.10x = 1,157,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,161.97/949.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.22

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