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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.52, 1,421.52 and 619.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.52, 1,421.52 and 619.03 is: 927.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.52 : 1,421.52 = 619.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.52/1,421.52 = 619.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.52x = 1,421.52 × 619.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.52x = 879,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,963.53/948.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.72

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