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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.52, 1,423.10 and 675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.52, 1,423.10 and 675.04 is: 1,011.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.52 : 1,423.10 = 675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.52/1,423.10 = 675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.52x = 1,423.10 × 675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.52x = 960,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,649.42/949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.72

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