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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.28, 1,416.72 and 924.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.28, 1,416.72 and 924.68 is: 1,380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.28 : 1,416.72 = 924.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.28/1,416.72 = 924.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.28x = 1,416.72 × 924.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.28x = 1,310,005.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,005.57/949.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.01

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