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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.85, 2,460.36 and 948.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.85, 2,460.36 and 948.07 is: 1,419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.85 : 2,460.36 = 948.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.85/2,460.36 = 948.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.85x = 2,460.36 × 948.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.85x = 2,332,593.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,593.51/1,642.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.85

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