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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.27, 1,420.83 and 673.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.27, 1,420.83 and 673.10 is: 1,008.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.27 : 1,420.83 = 673.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.27/1,420.83 = 673.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.27x = 1,420.83 × 673.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.27x = 956,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,353.57/948.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.52

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