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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.79, 1,416.89 and 883.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.79, 1,416.89 and 883.51 is: 1,318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.79 : 1,416.89 = 883.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.79/1,416.89 = 883.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.79x = 1,416.89 × 883.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.79x = 1,251,835.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,835.15/949.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.01

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