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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.32, 1,311.30 and 818.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.32, 1,311.30 and 818.28 is: 1,130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.32 : 1,311.30 = 818.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.32/1,311.30 = 818.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.32x = 1,311.30 × 818.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.32x = 1,073,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,010.56/949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.29

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