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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.40, 1,423.50 and 795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.40, 1,423.50 and 795.28 is: 1,193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.40 : 1,423.50 = 795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.40/1,423.50 = 795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.40x = 1,423.50 × 795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.40x = 1,132,081.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,081.08/948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.67

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