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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.39, 1,420.89 and 810.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.39, 1,420.89 and 810.03 is: 1,213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.39 : 1,420.89 = 810.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.39/1,420.89 = 810.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.39x = 1,420.89 × 810.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.39x = 1,150,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,963.53/948.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.60

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