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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.22, 1,695.04 and 948.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.22, 1,695.04 and 948.59 is: 1,423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.22 : 1,695.04 = 948.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.22/1,695.04 = 948.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.22x = 1,695.04 × 948.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.22x = 1,607,887.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,887.15/1,129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.90

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