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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.68, 1,546.56 and 948.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.68, 1,546.56 and 948.06 is: 1,422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.68 : 1,546.56 = 948.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.68/1,546.56 = 948.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.68x = 1,546.56 × 948.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.68x = 1,466,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,231.67/1,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.59

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