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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.54, 1,300.88 and 914.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.54, 1,300.88 and 914.04 is: 1,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.54 : 1,300.88 = 914.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.54/1,300.88 = 914.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.54x = 1,300.88 × 914.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.54x = 1,189,048.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,048.05/949.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.24

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