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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.29, 1,832.63 and 948.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.29, 1,832.63 and 948.03 is: 1,420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.29 : 1,832.63 = 948.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.29/1,832.63 = 948.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.29x = 1,832.63 × 948.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.29x = 1,737,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,390.35/1,223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.26

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