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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.16, 1,995.12 and 948.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.16, 1,995.12 and 948.24 is: 1,309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.16 : 1,995.12 = 948.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.16/1,995.12 = 948.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.16x = 1,995.12 × 948.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.16x = 1,891,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,852.59/1,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.10

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