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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.20, 1,421.10 and 841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.20, 1,421.10 and 841.20 is: 1,259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.20 : 1,421.10 = 841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.20/1,421.10 = 841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.20x = 1,421.10 × 841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.20x = 1,195,429.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,429.32/949.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.41

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