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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.37, 1,315.21 and 926.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.37, 1,315.21 and 926.69 is: 1,283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.37 : 1,315.21 = 926.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.37/1,315.21 = 926.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.37x = 1,315.21 × 926.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.37x = 1,218,791.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,791.95/949.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.79

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