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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.54, 1,537.30 and 948.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.54, 1,537.30 and 948.08 is: 1,307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.54 : 1,537.30 = 948.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.54/1,537.30 = 948.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.54x = 1,537.30 × 948.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.54x = 1,457,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,483.38/1,114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.70

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