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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.13, 1,419.45 and 601.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.13, 1,419.45 and 601.85 is: 901.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.13 : 1,419.45 = 601.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.13/1,419.45 = 601.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.13x = 1,419.45 × 601.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.13x = 854,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,295.98/948.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.03

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