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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.30, 1,330.10 and 949.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.30, 1,330.10 and 949.30 is: 1,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.30 : 1,330.10 = 949.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.30/1,330.10 = 949.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.30x = 1,330.10 × 949.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.30x = 1,262,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,663.93/949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.10

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