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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.05, 1,421.21 and 802.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.05, 1,421.21 and 802.74 is: 1,203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.05 : 1,421.21 = 802.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.05/1,421.21 = 802.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.05x = 1,421.21 × 802.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.05x = 1,140,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,851.00/948.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.37

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