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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.55, 1,694.23 and 948.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.55, 1,694.23 and 948.34 is: 1,307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.55 : 1,694.23 = 948.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.55/1,694.23 = 948.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.55x = 1,694.23 × 948.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.55x = 1,606,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,706.08/1,228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.81

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