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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.48, 1,310.15 and 730.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.48, 1,310.15 and 730.12 is: 1,008.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.48 : 1,310.15 = 730.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.48/1,310.15 = 730.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.48x = 1,310.15 × 730.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.48x = 956,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,566.72/948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.53

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