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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.48, 1,411.84 and 772.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.48, 1,411.84 and 772.48 is: 1,153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.48 : 1,411.84 = 772.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.48/1,411.84 = 772.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.48x = 1,411.84 × 772.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.48x = 1,090,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,618.16/945.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.51

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