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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.01, 2,459.78 and 948.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.01, 2,459.78 and 948.25 is: 1,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.01 : 2,459.78 = 948.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.01/2,459.78 = 948.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.01x = 2,459.78 × 948.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.01x = 2,332,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,475.49/1,642.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.50

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