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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.70, 1,959.94 and 948.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.70, 1,959.94 and 948.15 is: 1,308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.70 : 1,959.94 = 948.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.70/1,959.94 = 948.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.70x = 1,959.94 × 948.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.70x = 1,858,317.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,317.11/1,420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.03

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