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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.16, 1,413.35 and 843.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.16, 1,413.35 and 843.51 is: 1,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.16 : 1,413.35 = 843.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.16/1,413.35 = 843.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.16x = 1,413.35 × 843.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.16x = 1,192,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,179.10/948.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.37

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