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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.69, 1,995.26 and 948.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.69, 1,995.26 and 948.09 is: 1,422.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.69 : 1,995.26 = 948.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.69/1,995.26 = 948.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.69x = 1,995.26 × 948.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.69x = 1,891,681.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,681.31/1,329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.65

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