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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.17, 1,421.06 and 674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.17, 1,421.06 and 674.32 is: 1,010.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.17 : 1,421.06 = 674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.17/1,421.06 = 674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.17x = 1,421.06 × 674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.17x = 958,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,242.25/948.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.63

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