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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.32, 1,619.24 and 948.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.32, 1,619.24 and 948.16 is: 1,414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.32 : 1,619.24 = 948.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.32/1,619.24 = 948.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.32x = 1,619.24 × 948.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.32x = 1,535,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,298.60/1,085.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.60

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