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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.64, 1,642.50 and 948.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.64, 1,642.50 and 948.44 is: 1,420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.64 : 1,642.50 = 948.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.64/1,642.50 = 948.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.64x = 1,642.50 × 948.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.64x = 1,557,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,812.70/1,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.53

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