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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.15, 1,423.44 and 894.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.15, 1,423.44 and 894.69 is: 1,343.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.15 : 1,423.44 = 894.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.15/1,423.44 = 894.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.15x = 1,423.44 × 894.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.15x = 1,273,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,537.53/948.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.18

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