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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.40, 1,309.08 and 870.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.40, 1,309.08 and 870.02 is: 1,199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.40 : 1,309.08 = 870.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.40/1,309.08 = 870.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.40x = 1,309.08 × 870.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.40x = 1,138,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,925.78/949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.63

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