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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.04, 1,420.86 and 674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.04, 1,420.86 and 674.20 is: 1,010.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.04 : 1,420.86 = 674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.04/1,420.86 = 674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.04x = 1,420.86 × 674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.04x = 957,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,943.81/948.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.45

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