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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.16, 1,681.32 and 948.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.16, 1,681.32 and 948.64 is: 1,421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.16 : 1,681.32 = 948.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.16/1,681.32 = 948.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.16x = 1,681.32 × 948.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.16x = 1,594,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,967.40/1,122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.34

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