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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.28, 1,423.22 and 810.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.28, 1,423.22 and 810.56 is: 1,216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.28 : 1,423.22 = 810.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.28/1,423.22 = 810.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.28x = 1,423.22 × 810.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.28x = 1,153,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,605.20/948.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.52

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