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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.40, 1,456.52 and 948.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.40, 1,456.52 and 948.48 is: 1,308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.40 : 1,456.52 = 948.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.40/1,456.52 = 948.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.40x = 1,456.52 × 948.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.40x = 1,381,480.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,480.09/1,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.96

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