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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.72, 1,422.98 and 674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.72, 1,422.98 and 674.44 is: 1,010.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.72 : 1,422.98 = 674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.72/1,422.98 = 674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.72x = 1,422.98 × 674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.72x = 959,718.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,718.19/949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.53

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