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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.30, 1,415.68 and 802.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.30, 1,415.68 and 802.46 is: 1,197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.30 : 1,415.68 = 802.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.30/1,415.68 = 802.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.30x = 1,415.68 × 802.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.30x = 1,136,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,022.56/948.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.96

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