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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.68, 1,422.36 and 853.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.68, 1,422.36 and 853.56 is: 1,278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.68 : 1,422.36 = 853.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.68/1,422.36 = 853.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.68x = 1,422.36 × 853.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.68x = 1,214,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,069.60/949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.40

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