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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.41, 1,993.30 and 948.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.41, 1,993.30 and 948.48 is: 1,308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.41 : 1,993.30 = 948.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.41/1,993.30 = 948.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.41x = 1,993.30 × 948.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.41x = 1,890,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,605.18/1,445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.01

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