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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.47, 1,424.25 and 897.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.47, 1,424.25 and 897.53 is: 1,346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.47 : 1,424.25 = 897.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.47/1,424.25 = 897.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.47x = 1,424.25 × 897.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.47x = 1,278,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,299.98/949.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.33

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