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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.80, 1,423.83 and 804.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.80, 1,423.83 and 804.49 is: 1,206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.80 : 1,423.83 = 804.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.80/1,423.83 = 804.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.80x = 1,423.83 × 804.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.80x = 1,145,457.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,457.00/949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.00

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