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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.04, 1,305.98 and 819.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.04, 1,305.98 and 819.52 is: 1,131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.04 : 1,305.98 = 819.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.04/1,305.98 = 819.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.04x = 1,305.98 × 819.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.04x = 1,070,276.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,276.73/946.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.32

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