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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.88, 1,995.39 and 948.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.88, 1,995.39 and 948.81 is: 1,309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.88 : 1,995.39 = 948.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.88/1,995.39 = 948.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.88x = 1,995.39 × 948.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.88x = 1,893,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,245.99/1,445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.41

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