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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.66, 2,032.72 and 948.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.66, 2,032.72 and 948.68 is: 1,309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.66 : 2,032.72 = 948.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.66/2,032.72 = 948.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.66x = 2,032.72 × 948.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.66x = 1,928,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,400.81/1,472.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.47

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