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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.87, 1,470.64 and 948.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.87, 1,470.64 and 948.92 is: 1,310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.87 : 1,470.64 = 948.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.87/1,470.64 = 948.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.87x = 1,470.64 × 948.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.87x = 1,395,515.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,515.77/1,064.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.50

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