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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.12, 1,422.15 and 753.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.12, 1,422.15 and 753.06 is: 1,128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.12 : 1,422.15 = 753.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.12/1,422.15 = 753.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.12x = 1,422.15 × 753.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.12x = 1,070,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,966.61/949.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.37

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