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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.83, 1,604.12 and 948.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.83, 1,604.12 and 948.33 is: 1,421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.83 : 1,604.12 = 948.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.83/1,604.12 = 948.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.83x = 1,604.12 × 948.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.83x = 1,521,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,230.38/1,069.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.94

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