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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.04, 1,421.40 and 674.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.04, 1,421.40 and 674.68 is: 1,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.04 : 1,421.40 = 674.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.04/1,421.40 = 674.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.04x = 1,421.40 × 674.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.04x = 958,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,990.15/948.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.55

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